United States 98V052000
FREIGHTLINER LLC
The problem
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.
Risk
IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
What owners should do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE.
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