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.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,8731 model
ReportedNov 5, 1991Owners notified Jan 10, 1992
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V192000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

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.

1 model

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.