Recall
Ford L800 — 78V153000
NHTSA ID
78V153000
Make
Ford
Model
L800
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1978-07-03
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Units Affected
125,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK AND CHIP DUE TO HIGH STRESSES CAUSED BY VIBRATIONS. THE CHIPPED PIECES OF THE BLADE COULD FLY INTO THE UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS. ALSO, THESE PIECES COULD FLY OUT FROM THE VEHICLE IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF ANOTHER DESIGN AT NO COST TO OWNER.