The problem
The fan blade or the fan shroud can fracture due to insufficient fore and aft clearance in the lower area of the fan shroud.
The risk
Fractures to the fan blade or fan shroud can cause piecesof the fan or shroud to be thrown out from the engine compartment, possiblyresulting in injury to bystanders or damage to other vehicles.
The fix
Depending on several factors, either: remove and replace fan shroud; remove and replace the fan spacer; or remove and omit the fan spacer.
Contacts
System: engine cooling system.Vehicle description: heavy trucks.
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 Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V192000.
- 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.