Vehicle recall 78V153000 · July 3, 1978

Ford L800, B Series and 2 more models

The engine cooling fan blades may crack and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations.

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 and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations. The chipped pieces of the blade could fly into the underhood components. Also, these pieces could fly out from the vehicle if the hood is open and the engine is running.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the existing fan blade assembly with one of another design at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: the blade fragments could cause engine damage and, ifhood is open, serious personal injury to nearby persons.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V153000
Reported to NHTSA: July 3, 1978
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: November 2, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 125,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Recall 78V153000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ford B Series (1971-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971
Ford F Series (1971-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971
Ford L800 (1970-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970
Ford LN Series (1971-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971

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