Recall 84E006000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System, Fan

NHTSA recall 84E006000 · announced March 15, 1984 · Household · 217 units affected

The problem

BLADE BENDING STRESSES ARE HIGHER THAN EXPECTED. INCREASED BLADE BENDING STRESSES ARE A RESULT OF RESONANT VIBRATION AT CERTAIN ENGINE SPEEDS.

What to do

ALL FANS WILL BE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS; FORD, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER AND VOLVO WHITEMODELS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3208 OR DETROIT DIESEL 8.2 LITER ENGINESERIES.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; FAN ASSEMBLY (DUROCOOL) 91704; REPLACEMENT PART.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE BLADES MAY OCCUR AND PORTIONS OFBLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN WITHOUT WARNING. RISK OF DAMAGE TO ENGINECOMPARTMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.