NHTSA Recall 86V073000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V073000; Date: May. 28, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Buick Skyhawk; 1985 Cadillac Cimarron; 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 87,174
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Remove the trim cover and discard.
Recall Notes:
System: engine air cleaner cover. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with rpo lq5 2. 0 engines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 19, 1986
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