Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 84V-143 · 1984 Marmon Marmon
MARMON MOTOR COMPANY recall 84V-143 covers 97 1984 Marmon Marmon for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WELDS THAT ATTACH THE RADIATOR SUPPORT CAN CRACK. CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE RADIATOR SUPPORT AND THE ENGINE SUPPORT AT OR NEAR THE WELDS THAT JOIN THEM. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE TO CAUSE THE ENGINE SUPPORT TO SAG.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REINFORCE THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: ENGINE; FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THERE ARE TWO POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES, AND BOTH MAYOCCUR. THE RADIATOR MAY DROP DOWNWARD INTO THE COOLING FAN OR THE ENGINE MAYBECOME MISALIGNED AND CONTROL OVER THE ENGINE MAY BE LOST. LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL MAY RESULT POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IF ANY CRACKS EXIST IN THESUPPORTS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIRED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1984 to October 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.