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Recall - Deceleration Valve Inspection/Replacement: Overview

Model Year: 1984

Bulletin No.: 84-C-10

File In Group: 6E

Number: 34

Date: June 1985
SUBJECT: DECELERATION VALVE STUCK CLOSED


MODELS AFFECTED: 1984 SKYLARKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L V-6 ENGINES (VIN CODES X AND Z)


General Motors has determined that certain 1984 Buick Skylarks equipped with 2.8L V6 engine and Federal or California emission systems may be emitting pollutants in excess of Federal and/or California emission standards.

The cause has been identified as a sticking deceleration valve which may not open, resulting in possible failure to meet HC emissions.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

Certain 1984 Skylarks equipped with 2.8L V-6 engines (engine VIN code X and Z) within the following VINS:

Plant From To and Including

Willow Run EW485946 EW486833