Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 88V-046 · 1987–1988 Chevrolet Spectrum
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-046 covers 8,238 1987–1988 Chevrolet Spectrum for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE MAY PROVIDE INADEQUATE AIR FLOW UNDER LOW ENGINE LOAD CONDITIONS.
The risk
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.
The fix
THE PCV VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW VALVE.
SYSTEM: ENGINEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 February 1, 1987 to February 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.