General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #88V046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 88V046000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 8,238 affected units, ENGINE:OTHER PARTS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.

Corrective Action

The pcv valve will be replaced with a new valve.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 88V046000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1988-03-29T00:00:00

Subject: Engine:other parts

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 8,238

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: The pcv valve will be replaced with a new valve.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 88V046000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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