NHTSA Campaign #86V073000 · Action PE86031

1985 Buick Skyhawk Recall

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine

Issued · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Affected model years
1985
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Vehicles affected
87,174
Report received

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.

Remedy

REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.

Notes

SYSTEM: ENGINE AIR CLEANER COVER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH RPO LQ5 2.0 ENGINES.

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