Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V226000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V226000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 120,000 affected units, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The engine cooling fan blades may crack under high speed operating conditions. Fragments may separate and damage the engine components, and if the hood is open and the engine is running, blade fragments could fly out from the vehicle and injure nearby persons.

Corrective Action

The dealer will, where necessary, install a new fan free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V226000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Engine cooling system:fan

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 120,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The engine cooling fan blades may crack under high speed operating conditions. Fragments may separate and damage the engine components, and if the hood is open and the engine is running, blade fragments could fly out from the vehicle and injure nearby persons.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will, where necessary, install a new fan free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 78V226000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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