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Passport · Canada · Crit

Passport I-Mark: Engine

Affects Passport I-Mark · 1987–1989 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain Passport I-Mark turbo, the pcv valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions. This can allow a water/oil mixture to build up in the hose from the oil separator to the air inlet duct. After the engine is stopped, the water/oil mixture can, under cold weather conditions, freeze and block the separator to air duct hose. This could cause increased crankcase pressure and oil leaks. If a sufficient quantity of oil contacts the hot exhaust system, an engine compartment fire could result without prior warning. Correction: PCV valve will be replaced with a newly designed valve.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational