NHTSA campaign 98V052000

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 98V052000

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.

Reported 03/04/1998

What can happen

IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Repair

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE.

Components

  • Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Fan

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.