| Make : BUICK | Model : SKYHAWK | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19841001 - 19850101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V073000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860619 | Date Received by ODI: 19860528 | Date Added to Database: 19860606 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 87174 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD FALL OFF THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND LAND ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME THAT THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER FALLS OFF, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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