Cooling system: fanRecall 91V-192 · 1990–1991 Freightliner FLD112
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 91V-192 covers 2,873 1990–1991 Freightliner FLD112 for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V192000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FAN BLADE OR THE FAN SHROUD CAN FRACTURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FORE AND AFT CLEARANCE IN THE LOWER AREA OF THE FAN SHROUD.
The risk
FRACTURES TO THE FAN BLADE OR FAN SHROUD CAN CAUSE PIECESOF THE FAN OR SHROUD TO BE THROWN OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN INJURY TO BYSTANDERS OR DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES.
The fix
DEPENDING ON SEVERAL FACTORS, EITHER: REMOVE AND REPLACE FAN SHROUD; REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FAN SPACER; OR REMOVE AND OMIT THE FAN SPACER.
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
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 March 1, 1990 to October 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.