Recall 78V139000: 1978 Oldsmobile 88 and 18 other models
- Report received
- Jun 13, 1978
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 333,619vehicles
- Model years
- 1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Buick Century0 complaints
- 1978 Buick Electra0 complaints
- 1978 Buick Estate0 complaints
- 1978 Buick Lesabre0 complaints
- 1978 Buick Regal1 complaints
- 1978 Buick Riviera0 complaints
- 1978 Buick Skylark0 complaints
- 1978 Chevrolet El Camino1 complaints
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu2 complaints
- 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo0 complaints
- 1978 Oldsmobile 880 complaints
- 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass0 complaints
- 1978 Oldsmobile Omega0 complaints
- 1978 Pontiac Bonneville3 complaints
- 1978 Pontiac Firebird3 complaints
- 1978 Pontiac Grand AM0 complaints
- 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix0 complaints
- 1978 Pontiac Lemans0 complaints
- 1978 Pontiac Phoenix0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.