Defect Description For Recall
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve May Provide Inadequate Air Flow Under Low Engine Load Conditions.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SPECTRUM
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
88V046000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
The Pcv Valve Will Be Replaced With A New Valve.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19870201
End Of Manufacture
19880201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8238
Date Owners Notified
19880414
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19880329