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1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON Recall - Campaign #87V165000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON RECALL - #87V165000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL : CRANKCASE (PCV)

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.

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Vehicle 1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 8/1/1982 - 5/1/1983
Recalled on 11/3/1987
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 11/17/1987
# Affected 126,319
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
 
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.
Consequences IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
See also 1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INJECTORS

1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON Recall for SEATS
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