The problem
Engine cooling fans installed on the involved vehicles may be subject to blade separation due to vibrations generated during normal operation.
The fix
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fan with one of a different design.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with air conditioning or witha heavy-duty or maximum cooling system.System.System: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan blades.Consequences of defect: blade separation may cause damage to other enginecomponents and, if the hood is open and the engine is running, fan bladefragments may fly out from the engine and cause serious personal injury tonearby persons.Note: vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the engine runninguntil the problem has been corrected.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized American Motors dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V144000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.