Vehicle recall 85V128000 · October 15, 1985
Chevrolet P30 and GMC P35
The fan blade, when subjected to high stress levels, can fatigue and break apart at the hub while the engine is running.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace engine fan.
- Notes
- System:engine fan blade.vehicle description: meduim trucks with a 6.2L diesel engine, 4 speed manualtransmission and a 4.56 rear axle ratio.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V128000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 1985
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 383
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
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