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NHTSA recall 83V140000

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Ford C600 and 5 more

Reported Dec 28, 19833,100 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1980 – Dec 1, 1982

The defect

Cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. The cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford C600
198119821983
Ford C700
198119821983
Ford C7000
197819791980198119821983
Ford C800
198119821983
Ford C8000
197819791980198119821983
Ford CT8000
197819791980

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with caterpiller 3208 or detroitdiesel 8.2 liter engines.system: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan.consequences of defect: high speed metal fragments from a rotating fan maycause damage in the engine compartment. If the cab IS raised at the time offracture, there may be serious injury to nearby persons.