Radiator fans finally gave up the ghost

When mine failed, there were no warning signs or sounds.

I started my car in the parking lot on a hot day and headed home. Once the engine reached operating temp in traffic I heard a loud *BANG* and suddenly I had no cooling fans.

The fan blades had broken and I was lucky that they didn't perforate the radiator like has happened to others when they broke. I was able to limp home without overheating and got them replaced the next day.

I wouldn't wait to get them replaced if you still have the original ones on your car. It might cost you more than just the fans.

06Daytona said:

I still am on my original fan. 06 with 55k miles garaged day and night throughout its life. Not sure that has anything to do with it.

What parts should I replace as preventative maintenance on the fan?

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It's the blades themselves that need to be replaced. They sell a kit that comes with the new fan blades and nuts to install them.

The other option is to replace the entire cooling fan assembly that includes the fans and motors in the full housing like the OP did. It's a bit more money for the parts but a bit less total labor.

06Daytona said:

Thanks I will put that on the list. OEM fanblades are ok or should I go with aftermarket?

So 2 of these:
http://www.dodgepartscenter.com/par...mber=5137713AA&vehicleid=186294&siteid=217030

Or this?
http://www.amazon.com/TYC-621160-Ch...=1429655586&sr=8-1&keywords=fan+dodge+charger

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The Amazon one is fine. With free shipping, it's the same total price as found from other vendors like Rock Auto and CarID for the same TYC assembly.