NHTSA recall 95V-180 (95V180000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported September 22, 1995 - about 73,163 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V180000
Also written as: 95V-180
Reported: September 22, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~73,163
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-180 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet Blazer - 1995

Chevrolet S10 - 1995

GMC Jimmy - 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.