Key Takeaway

ZEMARC/HYDRAULIC FAN DRIVE CIRCUIT by ZEMARC CORPORATION was recalled on January 17, 2002. What to do: ZEMARC WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT CIRCUIT BLOCK ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AT NO EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. HOWEVER, IF THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT HA...

NHTSA Ongoing

ZEMARC/HYDRAULIC FAN DRIVE CIRCUIT

Recalled: January 17, 2002 ~399 units affected 02E001

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ZEMARC HYDRAULIC FAN DRIVE CIRCUIT BLOCKS, PART NO. ZMC5797-021, UTILIZED IN CERTAIN PARKER FAN DRIVE SYSTEMS INSTALLED ON ELDORADO NATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS TRANSMARK RE, E-Z RIDER, ESCORT RE, AND ESCORT RE-A MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 1999, AND AUGUST 31, 2001. OVER TIME, THE METAL INSIDE THE CIRCUIT BLOCK ERODES DUE TO CAVITATION AND THIS EROSION MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE LEAKAGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Injuries / Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH ON FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Remedy

ZEMARC WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT CIRCUIT BLOCK ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AT NO EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. HOWEVER, IF THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE THE FACILITIES TO PERFORM THE REMEDY, ZEMARC WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ZEMARC AT 323-721-5598 FOR MORE INFORMATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ZEMARC AT THE NUMBER LISTED ABOVE. ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Company Information

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: ZEMARC WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT CIRCUIT BLOCK ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AT NO EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. HOWEVER, IF THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE THE FACILITIES TO PERFORM THE REMEDY, ZEMARC WI...

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