Make : FORD | Model : C7000 | Year : 1981 |
Build Dates : 19800801 - 19821201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V140000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19840130 | Date Received by ODI: 19831228 | Date Added to Database: 19840112 |
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: 3100 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SPIDER MEMBER OF SEVEN BLADE FANS DUE TO VIBRATIONS OF GREATER SEVERITY THAN ANTICIPATED. THE CRACKS MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT OF FRACTURE AND ALLOW PORTIONS OF THE SPIDER ARMS AND ATTACHED BLADES TO SEPARATE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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