Make : FORD | Model : LTD | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19780801 - 19780901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V213000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790630 | Date Received by ODI: 19781004 | 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: 25600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY RIVETED TO THE FAN SPIDER. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BLADES TO SEPARATE FROM THE FAN DURING ENGINE OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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