Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 85V-042 · 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-042 covers 34,331 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V042000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD DETACH FROM THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND FALL FORWARD ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME OF DETACHMENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH RPO LQ5 2.0L L4 ENGINESWITHOUT AN UNDERHOOD INSULATION BLANKET. SYSTEM: ENGINE AIR CLEANER COVER.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1984 to January 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.