Vehicle recall 84V042000 · March 29, 1984

1983-1984 Freightliner Freightliner

Engine cooling fan is made of a plastic outer ring and blade molded to a metal center.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Engine cooling fan is made of a plastic outer ring and blade molded to a metal center. The fan blades can separate from the hub and disintegrate without warning.
Remedy: Immediate replacement of defective fan with an all metal fan will be done free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan.consequences of defect: should blade separation and disintegration occur whilethe vehicle is being serviced with the cab tilted or hood released and theengine running, severe bodily injury may result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V042000
Reported to NHTSA: March 29, 1984
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: April 30, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Recall 84V042000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner Freightliner (1983-1984): 1984, 1983

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