1985 BUICK SKYHAWK RECALL - #86V073000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 BUICK SKYHAWK |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1984 - 1/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
6/6/1986 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/19/1986 |
| # Affected |
87,174 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: ENGINE AIR CLEANER COVER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH RPO LQ5 2.0 ENGINES. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jul 25, 2000 - 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
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