Recall
Chevrolet Cavalier — 85V042000
NHTSA ID
85V042000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Cavalier
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-04-12
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
34,331
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.