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1978 BUICK RIVIERA
(1 Recall Found)

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NHTSA Campaign No. 78V139000

Defect Summary:	THE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Summary:	DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date of Manufacturing:	19770801
End Date of Manufacturing:	19780101
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:	V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:	333619
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:	19780619
Recall Initiator:	MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Received Date:	19780613
Record Creation Date:	19791012
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:	4281

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