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1978 Buick Riviera Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls 1 Model years 1 recall names the 1978 Buick Riviera. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy Remedy Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.
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1966: 0 complaints, 1 recalls 1966 1969: 1 complaints, 0 recalls 1970: 0 complaints, 2 recalls 1971: 0 complaints, 2 recalls 1971 1972: 0 complaints, 3 recalls 1973: 1 complaints, 1 recalls 1974: 0 complaints, 1 recalls 1974 1975: 0 complaints, 3 recalls 1976: 0 complaints, 1 recalls 1977: 0 complaints, 2 recalls 1977 1978: 0 complaints, 1 recalls 1979: 0 complaints, 2 recalls 1981: 0 complaints, 1 recalls 1981 1982: 1 complaints, 1 recalls 1983: 1 complaints, 1 recalls 1984: 0 complaints, 2 recalls 1984 1985: 2 complaints, 2 recalls 1986: 2 complaints, 2 recalls 1987: 5 complaints, 2 recalls 1987 1988: 1 complaints, 1 recalls 1989: 9 complaints, 3 recalls 1990: 16 complaints, 5 recalls 1990 1991: 8 complaints, 1 recalls 1992: 12 complaints, 2 recalls 1993: 5 complaints, 1 recalls 1993 1994: 0 complaints, 0 recalls 1995: 130 complaints, 1 recalls 1996: 44 complaints, 2 recalls 1996 1997: 43 complaints, 0 recalls 1998: 29 complaints, 0 recalls 1999: 6 complaints, 0 recalls 1999 2000: 0 complaints, 0 recalls