Ford Ct8000 1978
Model Ct8000 made in 1978 by Ford got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1978
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
83V036000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1977 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 6910 | 05/05/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/05/1983 | 04/27/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Cooling fan blades may crack and separate because they cannot withstand stress from vibrations that occur during normal engine operation. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the engine cooling fans with a revised type at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks; cab over engine models equipped withcaterpillar 3208 diesel engines.system: engine and engine cooling; engine cooling fan.consequences of defect: portions of the blades may be thrown from a rotatingfan, possibly damaging surrounding vehicle components and creating risk ofinjury to persons in the area, if the cab is tilted forward.note: impending failure is usually accompanied by noise or vibration. noservice should be performed on suspect vehicles with the cab tilted forward andthe engine running until the recall service is completed. | |||||||||||||||
83V140000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1980 to 12/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 3100 | 01/30/1984 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/28/1983 | 01/12/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with caterpiller 3208 or detroitdiesel 8.2 liter engines.system: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan.consequences of defect: high speed metal fragments from a rotating fan maycause damage in the engine compartment. if the cab is raised at the time offracture, there may be serious injury to nearby persons. |