Defect Investigation Detail

VOLVO / HEAVY TRUCK / 1996

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: SQ97011 Vehicale/Equipment Name: VOLVO
Vehicale/Equipment Model: HEAVY TRUCK Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1996
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Manufacturer's Name: Volvo Trucks North America
Date Opened: May, 06 1997 Date Closed: Jun, 10 1997
Subject: BROKEN OR DAMAGED ENGINE FAN Summary: Volvo reported that they received 237 warranty claims on fan blade assemblies.of these, 130 mentioned piece missing from blade upon being inspected by dealer personnel, but not a single incident was observed by shop personnel.field trips to several dealers indicated that they have not seen any problems with the subject engine fan.a defect trend has not been identified at this time.this ivestigation is closed.odi will monitor this problem and take the necessary action in the future, if appropriate.