Cooling system: fanRecall 90V-081 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 90V-081 covers 5,163 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1990.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5,1633 models
ReportedMay 15, 1990Owners notified May 22, 1990
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS, THE COOLING FAN ADAPTER PLATE, WHICH CONNECTS THE COOLING FAN AND THE FAN PULLEY, HAS INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH, ALLOWING CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE ADAPTER PLATE.

The risk

COOLING FAN COULD BE DISLODGED, DAMAGING RADIATOR AND FAN GUIDE; AND FAN COULD BREAK LOOSE, FLY OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND INJURE PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY.

What to do

The fix

REPAIR OR REPLACE ADAPTER PLATE TO PREVENT CRACKS AND DAMAGE.

SYSTEM: COOLING FAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 3 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1989 to March 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.