Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V165000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-10-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V165000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
126,319
Reported to NHTSA
1987-10-26
Owners notified
1987-11-17

Defect description

INTERNAL CORROSION OF PULSAIR CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD PERMIT EXHAUST GAS TO MELT THE PLASTIC SHUT OFF VALVE AND DRAW VALVE PIECES INTO THE AIR CLEANER AND THROTTLE BODY.

Safety risk

IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE PULSAIR CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED VALVES.

Notes

SYSTEM: PULSAIR CHECK VALVEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Buick Skyhawk1983
Cadillac Cimarron1983
Chevrolet Cavalier1983
OLDSMOBILE Firenza1983

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.