CAMPAIGN: INCORRECT SPEEDO DRIVEN GEAR & SLEEVE ASSY.
General Motors has determined that some 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Models equipped with RPO LU5 (5.0L) engine and RPO NB2 (California Emissions) were assembled with the incorrect speedometer driven gear and sleeve assembly.
The incorrect speedometer driven gear will result in the speedometer indicating a vehicle speed which is approximately 12.5% slower than the actual vehicle speed. For example, when the actual vehicle speed is 50mph, the speedometer will indicate approximately 44mph.
To correct this condition, the speedometer driven gear and sleeve assembly will be replaced in all involved vehicles.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are some 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Models equipped with RPO LU5 (5.0L) engine and RPO NB2 (California Emissions) within the following parameters:
Plant From Through ----- ---- ------- Van Nuys CL168647 CL172674
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number Computer Listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle Identification Number, owner name and address data, and are furnished to the involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. Owner name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with owners involved in this campaign.
These listings may contain owner names and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin was not shipped any involved vehicles.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners will be notified of this campaign on their vehicles by Chevrolet Motor Division (see copy of Owner Letter included with this bulletin).
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory or it is in your dealership for service in the future, you should take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Disconnect speedometer cable.
3. Remove retainer bolt, retainer, sleeve, speedometer driven gear and "O" ring seal as referenced on page 7A-10 of the 1982 Camaro Shop Manual.
DISCARD DRIVEN GEAR ASSEMBLY AND ADAPTER PARTS NOT TO BE REUSED
4. Install new "O" ring seal, P/N 6264903, to new sleeve assembly, P/N 345215.
5. Install new driven gear, P/N 3987918, (18 tooth brown), and sleeve assembly, P/N 345215, and secure in position reusing removed retainer and retainer bolt, torque retainer bolt to 36-48 in.lbs. (4.0-5.5 N.m).
6. Reconnect speedometer sleeve assembly and lower vehicle.
7. Install "Campaign Identification Label", according to the instructions contained in this bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION
Dealers are requested to order the parts required to complete this campaign from WDDGM.
Part Number Quantity Per Vehicle Description ----------- -------------------- ------------ 3987918 1 Speedometer Driven Gear (18'Tooth Brown) 345215 1 Sleeve Assy. 6264903 1 "O" Ring Seal
CLAIM INFORMATION
Submit a Product Claim with the information indicated below:
Parts Failed **Parts Failure Labor Labor *Other Count Part No. Allowance Code Operation Hours Hours ----- --------- ---------- ----- --------- ----- ----- 3 3987918 00 V1560 .3 .1
Description: Remove incorrect driven gear and install new speedometer driven gear and sleeve.
*Campaign Administrative Allowance
**The Parts Allowance should be the sum total of the current WDDGM Dealer Net plus 30% of all parts required for the repair.
Dealers will automatically receive the correct parts and labor allowance based on the Labor Operation performed.
Refer to the Chevrolet Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Campaign claim submission.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label". Each label provides a space to include the five digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen.
Each "Campaign Identification Label" is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for periodic servicing by the owner.
Apply "Campaign Identification Label" only on a clean dry surface.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
REFER TO THE CURRENT CHEVROLET SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND CLAIMS PROCESSING MANUAL FOR CAMPAIGN HANDLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
Dear Chevrolet Owner:
General Motors has determined that some 1982 Chevrolet Camaro models equipped with RPO LU5 (5.0L) engine and RPO NB2 (California Emissions) were assembled with the incorrect speedometer driven gear and sleeve assembly.
The incorrect speedometer driven gear will result in the speedometer indicating a vehicle speed which is approximately 12.5% slower than the actual vehicle speed. For example, when the actual vehicle speed is 50mph, the speedometer will indicate approximately 44mph.
To correct this condition on your vehicle, your Chevrolet Dealer will install the correct speedometer driven gear and sleeve assembly. This installation will be performed at no charge to you. Please contact your dealer to arrange a service date. Instructions have been furnished to your dealer. It is estimated that the actual time necessary to perform the labor required will be approximately 20 minutes.
The enclosed Owner Reply Card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid owner reply card and returning it to us.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products. We urge your prompt attention in this matter.
General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
