Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19900301
End Date Of Manufacturing
19911001
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
2873
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19920110
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date
19911105
Record Creation Date
19911114
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
THE FAN BLADE OR THE FAN SHROUD CAN FRACTURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FORE AND AFT CLEARANCE IN THE LOWER AREA OF THE FAN SHROUD.
Consequence Summary
FRACTURES TO THE FAN BLADE OR FAN SHROUD CAN CAUSE PIECESOF THE FAN OR SHROUD TO BE THROWN OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN INJURY TO BYSTANDERS OR DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES.
Corrective Summary
DEPENDING ON SEVERAL FACTORS, EITHER: REMOVE AND REPLACE FAN SHROUD; REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FAN SPACER; OR REMOVE AND OMIT THE FAN SPACER.
Recall Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.