1978 FORD C7000 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

83V036000 on 04/26/1983

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan

Manufactured:

11/30/1977 - 07/31/1980

Affected:

6,910

Defect:

Cooling fan blades may crack and separate because they cannot withstand stress from vibrations that occur during normal engine operation.

Correction:

The dealer will replace the engine cooling fans with a revised type at no charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks; cab over engine models equipped withcaterpillar 3208 diesel engines.system: engine and engine cooling; engine cooling fan.consequences of defect: portions of the blades may be thrown from a rotatingfan, possibly damaging surrounding vehicle components and creating risk ofinjury to persons in the area, if the cab is tilted forward.note: impending failure is usually accompanied by noise or vibration. noservice should be performed on suspect vehicles with the cab tilted forward andthe engine running until the recall service is completed.

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Campaign:

83V140000 on 01/11/1984

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 11/30/1982

Affected:

3,100

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.

Correction:

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

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.

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