Freightliner Recall 84V042000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System, Fan
NHTSA recall 84V042000 · announced March 29, 1984 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 8,500 units affected
The problem
ENGINE COOLING FAN IS MADE OF A PLASTIC OUTER RING AND BLADE MOLDED TO A METAL CENTER. THE FAN BLADES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE HUB AND DISINTEGRATE WITHOUT WARNING.
What to do
IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE FAN WITH AN ALL METAL FAN WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD BLADE SEPARATION AND DISINTEGRATION OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED WITH THE CAB TILTED OR HOOD RELEASED AND THEENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE BODILY INJURY MAY RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.