| Recall data for: 1977 MERCURY BOBCAT |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 83V025000 |
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| Make: MERCURY |
| Model: BOBCAT |
| Year: 1977 |
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 19760801 |
| End Date Of Manufacturing: 19780701 |
| Recall Type: V |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: 83000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19830322 |
| Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Ford Motor Company |
| Date Report Received By ODI: 19830301 |
| Date Added To File: 19830311 |
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Defect Summary:
THE FLEXIBLE BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK AND BREAK OFF. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY HIGH BLADE STRESSES THAT CAN RESULT FROM VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. |
Consequence Summary:
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Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN AT NO COST TO OWNER. |