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Engine overheating due to fan blades rubbing against shroud

I took my chrysler 300 2005 which has only 17000 miles to dealer for oil change lube and tire alignment. 100 miles later the engine started to overheat and warning light came on, I took to another dealer for repair and had to replace both radiator fans and motord. I was told that the fan blades were cracked and rubbing against the shroud so they were not cooling. How could this have just happened by itself?

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2006 Chrysler 300 3.5 overheats after 20 mile drive, New Radiator, New Fans, New Thermostat.

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With 17000 miles thats not normal

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