NHTSA Recall 78V245000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V245000; Date: Nov. 7, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet CTE60; 1978 Chevrolet CTE65; 1978 GMC TE60; 1978 GMC TE65
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 152
Recall Summary:
The involved engine fan assemblies may be of inadequate durability. Consequently, the fan spider may wear over a peroid of time and break at the hub without warning, while the engine is running.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the suspect engine fan assembly, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 366 or 427 v8 engines. System: engine; engine cooling fans. Consequences of defect: chipped fan pieces could fly from the assembly anddamage other engine components. Also, if the hood is open and the engine isrunning, the fan fragments could fly out from the engine and injure persons inthe area. Note: do not operate the engine with the hood open until the vehicle has beendinspected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 20, 1978
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