NHTSA Recall 78V139000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V139000; Date: Jun. 13, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Buick Century; 1978 Buick Electra; 1978 Buick Estate Wagon; 1978 Buick Lesabre; 1978 Buick Regal; 1978 Buick Riviera; 1978 Buick Skylark; 1978 Chevrolet El Camino; 1978 Chevrolet Malibu; 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1978 Oldsmobile 88; 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1978 Oldsmobile Omega; 1978 Pontiac Bonneville; 1978 Pontiac Catalina; 1978 Pontiac Firebird; 1978 Pontiac Grand Am; 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1978 Pontiac Lemans; 1978 Pontiac Phoenix
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 333,619
Recall Summary:
The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: engine cooling; fan blade assembly. Consequences of defect: fan failure could result in damage to components in theengine area, or personal injury to bystanders if the hood is open at the time. Note: the vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the enginerunning until the defect is corrected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 19, 1978
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