Emission control: crankcase (pcv)Recall 87V-165 · Buick and Cadillac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-165 covers 126,319 Buick and Cadillac vehicles for a emission control: crankcase (pcv) problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
The fix
REPLACE PULSAIR CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED VALVES.
SYSTEM: PULSAIR CHECK VALVEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES.
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 August 1, 1982 to May 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.