1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 88V046000Mar 29, 19888,238 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine
  Covers: Chevrolet Spectrum 1987–1988

  Reported issue: The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.

  Possible consequence: 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…

  Remedy: The pcv valve will be replaced with a new valve.

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• 88V036000Mar 23, 19887,665 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  Covers: Chevrolet Spectrum 1987–1988

  Reported issue: Perforation of the fuel tank or the attached fuel feed pipe due to corrosion of the tank or fuel feed pipe materials.

  Possible consequence: This condition could allow fuel to leak from the fueltank and ultimately result in a fire without prior warning. Such a fire couldspread to the passenger compartment.

  Remedy: The fuel tank will be replaced on all involved vehicles.

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