1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RECALL - #85V042000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD DETACH FROM THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND FALL FORWARD ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME OF DETACHMENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1984 - 1/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
4/16/1985 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
34,331 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD DETACH FROM THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND FALL FORWARD ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME OF DETACHMENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH RPO LQ5 2.0L L4 ENGINESWITHOUT AN UNDERHOOD INSULATION BLANKET. SYSTEM: ENGINE AIR CLEANER COVER. |
| See also |
1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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