1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
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| 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) |
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| 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 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INJECTORS
1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER ARM
1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for SEATS
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