Vehicle recall 78V245000 · November 7, 1978
Chevrolet CTE60, Chevrolet CTE65 and 2 more models
The involved engine fan assemblies may be of inadequate durability.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved engine fan assemblies may be of inadequate durability. Consequently, the fan spider may wear over a peroid of time and break at the hub without warning, while the engine is running.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the suspect engine fan assembly, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 366 or 427 V8 engines.system: engine; engine cooling fans.consequences of defect: chipped fan pieces could fly from the assembly anddamage other engine components. Also, if the hood is open and the engine isrunning, the fan fragments could fly out from the engine and injure persons inthe area.note: do not operate the engine with the hood open until the vehicle has beendinspected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V245000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 7, 1978
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 20, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 152
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet CTE60 (1978): 1978
- Chevrolet CTE65 (1978): 1978
- GMC TE60 (1978): 1978
- GMC TE65 (1978): 1978
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