Recall - Canister Purge TVS Replacement: Overview

Number: 82C36

Section: 6E

Date: July, 1987
Subject: PRODUCT EMISSION CAMPAIGN 82C36
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER PURGE THERMO VACUUM SWITCH (TVS)

Model and Year: 1982 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC, IMPALA, CAMARO, MALIBU
CLASSIC, MONTE CARLO AND EL CAMINO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L (RPO LC3, VIN Code K), 4.4L (RPO L39, VIN Code J), 5.0L (RPO LG4, VIN Code H), or 5.7L (RPO LM1, VIN CODE L) ENGINE
To: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

General Motors has determined that certain 1982 Chevrolet model vehicles may experience an inoperative canister purge Thermo Vacuum Switch (TVS). An inoperative canister purge TVS can adversely affect the intended function of the evaporative emission system.

To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, the canister purge TVS will be replaced on all involved vehicles.