Recall 98V-052: 1991–1997 Freightliner Business Class

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Mar 4, 1998, covering about 8,485 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-052
Report date
Mar 4, 1998
Vehicles affected
8,485
Owners notified
Aug 17, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: truck-tractors equipped with 26" 8-blade metal engine cooling fans. The fan blades can fatigue crack and eventually separate from the fan.

The risk

If the fan blade breaks while a person was working in the engine, personal injury could occur.

The fix

Dealers will replace these fans with fans which are more durable.

Notes

Owner notification began august 17, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V052000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Business Class1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-052?

Vehicle description: truck-tractors equipped with 26" 8-blade metal engine cooling fans. The fan blades can fatigue crack and eventually separate from the fan.

How is recall 98V-052 fixed?

Dealers will replace these fans with fans which are more durable.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.