Vehicle recall 78V005000 · January 10, 1978
1972-1978 Ford C600
The engine cooling fan blades may crack from vibrational motion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The engine cooling fan blades may crack from vibrational motion. Blade fragments may separate without prior warning from a cracked blade while the vehicle is in operation.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace existing fan with a service fan of a new design, at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 361, 389 or 391 ft engines and at-540TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: engine; engine cooling fan blades.consequences of defect: the blade fragments could damage engine components and,if the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments could fly outand cause injury to persons in the vicinity.note: the engine should not be operated with the hood open until the engine fanhas been replaced.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 10, 1978
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 24, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,869
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
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