Ford 1978–1983 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled December 28, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V140000 · Ford
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN.
Units
3,100 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN.
Product
Ford C600 · Ford C700 · Ford C7000 · Ford C800 · Ford C8000 · Ford CT8000
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →