Make : FORD | Model : C600 | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : 19720801 - 19771201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V005000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19780324 | Date Received by ODI: 19780110 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4869 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK FROM VIBRATIONAL MOTION. BLADE FRAGMENTS MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FROM A CRACKED BLADE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING FAN WITH A SERVICE FAN OF A NEW DESIGN, AT NO CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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