The problem
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.
The risk
This could result in separation of the fan blades, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01I004000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.