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Chevrolet P3 Recall 96V005: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

NHTSA campaign 96V005, reported January 16, 1996, 108 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V005GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Problem
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLIES CAN BREAK FROM FATIGUE CAUSED BY ENGINE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESSES.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY A FAN SEGMENT AND INJURED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ENGINE COOLING FAN WITH A NEWLY RELEASED FAN ASSEMBLY HAVING RIVETS WITH LARGER HEADS.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM; FAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS BUILT WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES AND 7.4L GASOLINE ENGINES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET TRUCK AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet P31996
GMC P31996