BUICK SKYHAWK 1983: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V165000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | SKYHAWK | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-11-17 | 1987-10-26 | 1987-11-03 |
Production Dates: 1982-08-01 - 1983-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 126319
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
REPLACE PULSAIR CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED VALVES.
SYSTEM: PULSAIR CHECK VALVEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES.
