Defect Description For Recall
The Engine Cooling Fan Blades May Crack And Chip Due To High Stresses Caused By Vibrations. The Chipped Pieces Of The Blade Could Fly Into The Underhood Components. Also, These Pieces Could Fly Out From The Vehicle If The Hood Is Open And The Engine Is Running.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
B SERIES
Year
1971
Recall Campaign Number
78V153000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Existing Fan Blade Assembly With One Of Another Design At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19700801
End Of Manufacture
19770901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
125000
Date Owners Notified
19781102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19780703