Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CADILLAC
Model Of Vehicle
CIMARRON
Year
1983
Recall Campaign Number
87V165000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
Effect Of Defect
If Valve Pieces Lodge Against Throttle Plate, Engine Maynot Return To Idle Resulting In Loss Accelerator Control And Possibly A Crash.
Fix Defect
Replace Pulsair Check Valve And Shut Off Valve With Newly Designed Valves.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19820801
End Of Manufacture
19830501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
126319
Date Owners Notified
19871117
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19871026