Vmac Global Technology recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
VMAC Global Technology Inc. (VMAC) is recalling certain VR 150 Underhood Air Compressors, part number V910022, and VR 70 Underhood Air Compressors, part number V900122, sold for use on 2017 Ford 6.2L V8 trucks. The flange plate on the water pump shipped with the VMAC mounting kit can detach and allow the fan assembly to detach and move around within the engine compartment.
What could happen
The loose fan assembly may cause impact damage to other engine components and increase the risk of injury to persons standing adjacent to the vehicle.
The fix
VMAC has notified owners and will provide a replacement water pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact VMAC customer service at 1-800-738-8622. VMAC's number for this recall is EXT-ALL-002.
Vehicles covered
- Vmac Global Technology Underhood Air Compressor
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E043000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Vmac Global Technology Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 2, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 15, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 93
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 21, 2016 to Jul 21, 2017
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
- Maker's own recall number
- EXT-ALL-002
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.