9999 ZEMARC HYDRAULIC FAN Recall

Campaign:: 02E001000 on 01/16/2002
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Manufactured:: 01/31/1999 - 08/30/2001
Affected:: 399
Defect:: Equipment description: zemarc hydraulic fan drive circuit blocks, part no. zmc5797-021, utilized in certain parker fan drive systems installed on eldorado national vehicles, models transmark re, e-z rider, escort re, and escort re-a manufactured between february 1, 1999, and august 31, 2001. over time, the metal inside the circuit block erodes due to cavitation and this erosion may eventually result in the leakage of hydraulic fluid.
Consequence:: If this condition occurs, in the presence of an ignition source, the vehicle could catch on fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Correction:: Zemarc will provide a replacement circuit block along with installation instructions at no expense to the owner. however, if the customer does not have the facilities to perform the remedy, zemarc will make arrangements to have the vehicle repaired. owners should contact zemarc at 323-721-5598 for more information. owner notification is expected to begin during january 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact zemarc at the number listed above. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).