Recalls for LN SERIES FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, July 03, 1978
A recall was issued on July 03, 1978 for LN SERIES FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF ANOTHER DESIGN AT NO COST TO OWNER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; FANS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BLADE FRAGMENTS COULD CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND, IFHOOD IS OPEN, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO NEARBY PERSONS.