CAMPAIGN: FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE (INSTALLATION)

Models: 1988 Grand Prix

TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS

DEFECT INVOLVED:

General Motors of Canada has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix model vehicles. The front shoulder belt guide loop, attached to the upper rear corner of the door, may interfere with the garnish moulding on some vehicles. This interference could limit the rotation of the guide loop. If a vehicle with this condition were involved in a vehicle crash, it could be possible under certain conditions, for the shoulder belt webbing to be cut by the guide. Loss of the shoulder belt function during a vehicle crash could increase the risk of injuries to occupants.

To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, a newly designed guide loop nut and spacer will be installed on all involved vehicles to eliminate the potential interference condition.

VEHICLES INVOLVED:

Involved are certain 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix model vehicles produced within the following VIN breakpoints:

PLANT FROM THROUGH ----- ---- ------- Fairfax JF200067 JF201734

All affected vehicles have been identified by the VIN listing provided to involved Dealers with this bulletin. Any Dealer not receiving a listing was not shipped any of the affected vehicles.

DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY:

Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, 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 before reselling or releasing the vehicle.

Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory are to be contacted by the Dealer, and arrangements made to make the required modification according to instructions contained in this bulletin.

CAMPAIGN PROCEDURE:

Refer to Section 4 of the Service Policies and Procedures Manual for the detailed procedure on handling Product Campaigns. Dealers are requested to complete the campaign on all transfers as soon as possible.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:

All owners of record at the time of campaign release are shown on the attached computer listing and have been notified by first class mail from General Motors. The listings provided are for campaign activity only and should not be used for any other purpose.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Parts should be ordered through regular channels as follows:

Quantity/ Part Number Description Vehicle ----------- ----------- --------- 10115018 Nut ASM - Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide 2 10115100 Spacer - Upper Guide Loop 2

PARTS AND LABOUR CLAIM INFORMATION:

Credit for the campaign work performed will be paid upon receipt of a properly completed campaign claim card, RAPID terminal or DCS transmission in accordance with the following:

Repair Code Description Time Allowance ----------- ----------- --------------- 2A Install New Guide Loop Nut & Spacer .5

Time allowance includes 0.1 hour for Dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on Dealer net plus 30% to cover parts handling.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

NOTE: Extreme care is required when performing this service to prevent any damage to surface finishes of the upper guide loop, belt webbing and door surfaces.

1. With door glass in full down position and upper guide loop attachment cover removed, secure guide loop to prevent rotation and remove guide loop attaching nut.

Some early built vehicles may have a shim/spacer in addition to the steel washer (see illustration). All nut shims and washers are to be removed.

2. Using new nut (P/N 10115018) and rubber spacer (P/N 10115100) reinstall guide loop (see illustration). Rubber spacer must not be twisted or distorted while torquing nut to 24-32 N.m (18-24 lb. ft.).

INSTALLATION OF CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Clean surface of radiator upper mounting panel and apply a Campaign Identification Label. Make sure the correct campaign number is inserted on the label. This will indicate that the campaign has been completed.

Dear General Motors Customer:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

General Motors of Canada has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix model vehicles. The front shoulder belt guide loop, attached to the upper rear corner of the door, may interfere with the garnish moulding on some vehicles. This interference could limit the rotation of the guide loop. If a vehicle with this condition were involved in a vehicle crash, it could be possible, under certain conditions, for the seat belt webbing to be cut by the guide. Loss of the shoulder belt function during a vehicle crash could increase the risk of injuries to occupants.

To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring on your vehicle, a newly designed guide loop nut and spacer will be installed to eliminate the potential interference condition. This service will be performed for you at no charge.

Please contact your GM Dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date. Instructions for performing this service have been sent to your Dealer. The labour time necessary to perform this service is approximately twenty (20) minutes. Please ask your Dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process your vehicle.

This letter identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this letter to your Dealer will assist their Service personnel in completing the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time.

Further assistance, if required, may be obtained from the General Motors Zone Office nearest you. Your vehicle Owner's Manual provides the location and phone number of each respective Zone Office.

We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.

Service Department General Motors of Canada Limited

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.