International · Canada · High
International S Series: Engine
Affects International S Series · 1987 — about 100 vehicles.
The hazard
ENGINE VISCOUS FAN DRIVE MOUNTING STUDS LOCATED IN THE FAN SPACER MAY NOT BE OF THE SPECIFIED HARDNESS NOR HAVE THE SPECIFIED THREAD LOCKING MATERIAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FAN WORKING LOOSE AND A POSSIBLE FAN ASSEMBLY SEPARATION DURING ENGINE OPERATION, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS STANDING NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CORRECTION: MOUNTING STUDS IN THE FAN SPACER WILL BE REPLACED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational