Cooling system: fanRecall 85V-128 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-128 covers 383 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3832 models

ReportedOct 15, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V128000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FAN BLADE, WHEN SUBJECTED TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK APART AT THE HUB WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE HOOD IS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OR NEAR THE TRUCK COULD BE STRUCK BY A BLADE PART AND BE INJURED.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE ENGINE FAN.

SYSTEM:ENGINE FAN BLADE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDUIM TRUCKS WITH A 6.2L DIESEL ENGINE, 4 SPEED MANUALTRANSMISSION AND A 4.56 REAR AXLE RATIO.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet P301982, 1983, 1984, 1985

GMC P351982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Built from October 1, 1981 to July 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.