PlainRecalls
NHTSA Moderate Active

KENWORTH 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Reported: May 7, 2007 Initiated: May 7, 2007 #07V195000

Product Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS C15 OR ISX ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH HORTON ENGINE FANS, DURABILITY TESTING REVEALED MICRO CRACKS IN THE FAN BLADES.

Reason for Recall

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS C15 OR ISX ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH HORTON ENGINE FANS, DURABILITY TESTING REVEALED MICRO CRACKS IN THE FAN BLADES.

Hazard

THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THESE MICRO CRACKS COULD DEVELOP INTO LARGER CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FAN TO BREAK APART WHILE TURNING RESULTING IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.

Details

Recalling Firm
KENWORTH
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS C15 OR ISX ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH HORTON ENGINE FANS, DURABILITY TESTING REVEALED MICRO CRACKS IN THE FAN BLADES.. Recalled by KENWORTH.
Why was this product recalled?
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS C15 OR ISX ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH HORTON ENGINE FANS, DURABILITY TESTING REVEALED MICRO CRACKS IN THE FAN BLADES.
What should consumers do?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on May 7, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07V195000.