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NHTSA Recall 78V139000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 333,619 vehicles. It affects 20 models including the Buick Century.

333,619
vehicles potentially affected
20
models affected
1978
owners notified (June 19)
NHTSA campaign78V139000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN
Report receivedJune 13, 1978
Owner notificationJune 19, 1978
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: engine cooling; fan blade assembly.consequences of defect: fan failure could result in damage to components in theengine area, or personal injury to bystanders if the hood is open at the time.note: the vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the enginerunning until the defect is corrected.

Vehicles covered by recall 78V139000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Century1978
Buick Electra1978
Buick Estate Wagon1978
Buick Lesabre1978
Buick Regal1978
Buick Riviera1978
Buick Skylark1978
Chevrolet El Camino1978
Chevrolet Malibu1978
Chevrolet Monte Carlo1978
Oldsmobile 881978
Oldsmobile Cutlass1978
Oldsmobile Omega1978
Pontiac Bonneville1978
Pontiac Catalina1978
Pontiac Firebird1978
Pontiac Grand AM1978
Pontiac Grand Prix1978
Pontiac Lemans1978
Pontiac Phoenix1978

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.