Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
ELECTRA
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
78V139000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Fan Blade Assembly Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19770801
End Of Manufacture
19780101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
333619
Date Owners Notified
19780619
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19780613