Recall 83V140000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Defect in 1978-1983 FORD C8000
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,100 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 83V140000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,100 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1978 FORD CT8000, 1978 FORD C8000, 1978 FORD C7000, 1979 FORD C8000, 1979 FORD CT8000, 1979 FORD C7000, 1980 FORD C7000, 1980 FORD C8000, 1980 FORD CT8000, 1981 FORD C700, 1981 FORD C600, 1981 FORD C8000, 1981 FORD C800, 1981 FORD C7000, 1982 FORD C600, 1982 FORD C8000, 1982 FORD C700, 1982 FORD C800, 1982 FORD C7000, 1983 FORD C8000, 1983 FORD C800, 1983 FORD C700, 1983 FORD C600, 1983 FORD C7000
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Defect 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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN.
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