NHTSA Recall 88V046000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V046000; Date: Mar. 29, 1988
This condition can allow water/oil mixture to build upin the hose from the oil separator to the air inlet duct. After the engine isstopped, this water/oil mixture can, under cold weather conditions, freeze andcompletely block the oil separator air duct hose. This blockage will result inincreased pressure within the crankcase. This can cause oil leaks, if asufficient quantity of oil came in contact with the hot exhaust system an enginecompartment fire could result without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Chevrolet Spectrum; 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 8,238
Recall Summary:
The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.
How to Fix:
The pcv valve will be replaced with a new valve.
Recall Notes:
System: enginevehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 14, 1988
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