Cadillac Cimarron Recall 86V073: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

NHTSA campaign 86V073, reported May 28, 1986, 87,174 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V073GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem: THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD FALL OFF THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND LAND ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME THAT THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER FALLS OFF, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Risk
Remedy: REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.
Notes: SYSTEM: ENGINE AIR CLEANER COVER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH RPO LQ5 2.0 ENGINES.