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NHTSARecalled Oct 26, 1987 · #87V165000

EXHAUST/CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL:CHECK VALVE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
EXHAUST/CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL:CHECK VALVE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE PULSAIR CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED VALVES.

View the official CPSC notice