The problem
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.
The fix
REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.
Contacts
System: engine air cleaner cover. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with rpo lq5 2.0 Engines.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V073000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.