Vehicle recall 83V140000 · December 28, 1983
Ford C7000, C8000 and 4 more models
Cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. The cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with caterpiller 3208 or detroitdiesel 8.2 liter engines.system: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan.consequences of defect: high speed metal fragments from a rotating fan maycause damage in the engine compartment. If the cab is raised at the time offracture, there may be serious injury to nearby persons.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V140000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 1983
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 30, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,100
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
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