1978 BUICK ESTATE WAGON Recalls (2)

Campaign:

78V139000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan

Manufactured:

07/31/1977 - 12/31/1977

Affected:

333,619

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.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

79V161000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Manufactured:

07/31/1977 - 01/31/1979

Affected:

476,245

Defect:

A child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; storage compartment.consequences of defect: in the absence of outside help, the child wouldsuffocate.note: the owner is advised to keep this compartment locked except while eitherloading or unloading it.

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