Vehicle recall 85V042000 · April 12, 1985
1985 Chevrolet Cavalier
The engine air cleaner plastic trim cover could detach from the air cleaner assembly and fall forward on the exhaust manifold.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with rpo LQ5 2.0L L4 engineswithout an underhood insulation blanket. System: engine air cleaner cover.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V042000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 1985
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 34,331
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Cavalier (1985): 1985
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