Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V128000 Reported October 15, 1985

Engine cooling system:fan

Q: What is recall 85V128000?

NHTSA recall 85V128000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 15, 1985. It addresses: Engine cooling system:fan. The recall affects approximately 383 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

General Motors, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 383 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85V128000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

383

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 15, 1985

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Replace engine fan.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 85V128000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 85V128000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V128000?

NHTSA recall 85V128000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 15, 1985. It addresses: Engine cooling system:fan. The recall affects approximately 383 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V128000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.