Recall 01I004000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Defect in 1973-1979 GMC VAN
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01I004000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 0 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Affected Vehicles |
1973 CHEVROLET VAN, 1973 GMC C SERIES, 1973 CHEVROLET C SERIES, 1973 GMC VAN, 1974 GMC C SERIES, 1974 GMC VAN, 1974 CHEVROLET C SERIES, 1974 CHEVROLET VAN, 1975 CHEVROLET VAN, 1975 GMC C SERIES, 1975 GMC VAN, 1975 CHEVROLET C SERIES, 1976 GMC C SERIES, 1976 CHEVROLET VAN, 1976 CHEVROLET C SERIES, 1976 GMC VAN, 1977 GMC VAN, 1977 CHEVROLET C SERIES, 1977 GMC C SERIES, 1977 CHEVROLET VAN, 1978 GMC VAN, 1978 CHEVROLET VAN, 1978 GMC C SERIES, 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES, 1979 GMC VAN, 1979 CHEVROLET VAN, 1979 CHEVROLET C SERIES, 1979 GMC C SERIES
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Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1973-1979 LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH FLEXIBLE ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FLEX FANS WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEAVY COOLING SYSTEM AND WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING. OVER TIME, CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE FAN BLADE DUE TO FATIGUE, ENGINE MODIFICATIONS, OR VEHICLE CRASHES.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FAN BLADES, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE FAN ASSEMBLY TO CONFIRM IF IT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FAN IN QUESTION. THE FAN ASSEMBLY HAS SEVEN FAN BLADES AND IS IDENTIFIED BY PART NUMBER 336032 ON EACH FAN BLADE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FLEXIBLE FAN ASSEMBLY, YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE FAN. A NEW FOUR-BLADE FIXED PITCH FAN (PART NUMBER 461317) WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. GM RECOMMENDS THAT YOU NEVER STAND IN LINE WITH OR NEAR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WHEN REVVING THE ENGINE. FOR THE OWNER'S PROTECTION, THE HOOD SHOULD BE CLOSED WHEN REVVING THE ENGINE. GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO ADVISE OWNERS TO REPLACE THE FAN ASSEMBLY. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
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