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Safety recall · 85V128000

Engine and engine cooling: fan Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 15, 1985. It covers about 383 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V128000
Reported
Oct 15, 1985
Vehicles
383
Area
Engine & cooling

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.

The fix

REPLACE ENGINE FAN.

Contacts

System:engine fan blade. Vehicle description: meduim trucks with a 6.2L diesel engine, 4 speed manual transmission and a 4.56 Rear axle ratio.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V128000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1982 Chevrolet P3003D
1983 Chevrolet P3002C
1984 Chevrolet P3004D
1985 Chevrolet P3006F
1982 GMC P3501C
1983 GMC P3501C
1984 GMC P3503F
1985 GMC P3504F

Questions

Is the 85V128000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V128000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V128000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 15, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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