Recall 78V139000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Defect in 1978-1978 OLDSMOBILE 88
RECALL This recall affects up to 333,619 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V139000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 333,619 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1978 OLDSMOBILE 88, 1978 BUICK RIVIERA, 1978 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, 1978 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, 1978 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO, 1978 BUICK LESABRE, 1978 BUICK ELECTRA, 1978 PONTIAC LEMANS, 1978 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 1978 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, 1978 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS, 1978 BUICK SKYLARK, 1978 PONTIAC PHOENIX, 1978 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA, 1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU, 1978 BUICK REGAL, 1978 BUICK ESTATE WAGON, 1978 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 1978 PONTIAC CATALINA, 1978 BUICK CENTURY
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Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for OLDSMOBILE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1,003,556 | |
| 14V400000 | 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5,877,718 | |
| 09V116000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1,497,516 | |
| 09E005000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | STEERING | 979 | |
| 08E050000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1,921 | |
| 08E063000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | STEERING | 3,855 | |
| 08V231000 | 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 5,862 | |
| 07E088000 | 1977 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 | EQUIPMENT | 121,680 | |
| 07E021000 | 1996 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 742 | |
| 07E015000 | 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3,124 |