Cooling system: fanRecall 98V-052 · 1991–1997 Freightliner Business Class

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 98V-052 covers 8,485 1991–1997 Freightliner Business Class for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 1998.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8,4851 model

ReportedMar 4, 1998Owners notified Aug 17, 1998

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 98V052000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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.

The risk

IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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

Freightliner Business Class1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Built from January 1, 1991 to June 10, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.