Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Truck-Tractors Equipped With 26″ 8-Blade Metal Engine Cooling Fans. The Fan Blades Can Fatigue Crack And Eventually Separate From The Fan.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
BUSINESS CLASS
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
98V052000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
If The Fan Blade Breaks While A Person Was Working In The Engine, Personal Injury Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Fans With Fans Which Are More Durable.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19910101
End Of Manufacture
19970610
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8485
Date Owners Notified
19980817
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19980304