The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E043000·Announced 2017-08-02

VMAC Underhood Air Compressors Recalled for Detaching Fan Assembly Risk

VMAC is recalling VR 150 and VR 70 Underhood Air Compressors for 2017 Ford trucks because a loose fan assembly may cause impact damage and injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

VMAC Global Technology Inc. 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 recall involves 93 units.

The flange plate on the water pump shipped with the VMAC mounting kit can detach, allowing the fan assembly to detach and move around within the engine compartment. This loose fan assembly may cause impact damage to other engine components and increase the risk of injury to persons standing adjacent to the vehicle.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN recall
Manufacturer
VMAC Global Technology Inc
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
93

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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