NHTSA Campaign 98V179000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported Aug 3, 1998 · 62 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT DISCHARGE, REAR ENGINE MIXERS. THE FAN DRIVE PULLEY THAT ATTACHES TO THE WATER PUMP CAN SHOW EXCESSIVE AXIAL RUNOUT CAUSING THE FAN AND PART OF THE FAN DRIVE TO SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVE PULLEY.
Consequence
THE FAN CAN CAUSE OTHER VEHICLE DAMAGE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AT THE TIME OF FAN FAILURE, FRAGMENTS PROPELLED COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS SERVICING THE ENGINE OR STANDING NEARBY.
Remedy
DELERS WILL INSPECT THE WATER PUMP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PUMP.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CONQUEST | 1996 | 62 |
| MACK | CONQUEST | 1997 | 62 |
| MACK | CONQUEST | 1998 | 62 |
| MACK | FDM7133R | 1996 | 62 |
| MACK | FDM7133R | 1997 | 62 |
| MACK | FDM7133R | 1998 | 62 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V179000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.