NHTSA Recall 78V213000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1978-10-04. An estimated 25,600 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY RIVETED TO THE FAN SPIDER. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BLADES TO SEPARATE FROM THE FAN DURING ENGINE OPERATION.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 302 AND 351 CID ENGINESAND AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE; ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATED BLADES COULD BE PROPELLED OUTWARDS, DAMAGINGOTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, BLADEFRAGMENTS COULD FLY FROM THE ENGINE AND INJURE NEARBY PERSONS.NOTE: ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE COOLING FANHAS BEEN INSPECTED.