Recall
Freightliner Business Class — 98V052000
NHTSA ID
98V052000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Business Class
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1998-03-04
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Units Affected
8,485
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 26" 8-BLADE METAL ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FAN BLADES CAN FATIGUE CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN.
Consequence
IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE.