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Chevrolet Cavalier Recall 87V165: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)

NHTSA campaign 87V165, reported October 26, 1987, 126,319 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V165GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Problem
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.
Risk
IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
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.

Affected vehicles

Buick Skyhawk1983
Cadillac Cimarron1983
Chevrolet Cavalier1983
Oldsmobile Firenza1983