CAMPAIGN: EMISSION HOSE ROUTING LABEL INCORRECT. Geo Metro 1996

For 1990-2009 cars

# CAMPAIGN: EMISSION HOSE ROUTING LABEL INCORRECT

#### SUBJECT: EMISSION HOSE ROUTING LABEL INCORRECT

#### Models: 1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro and Pontiac Firefly

#### TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS

General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that CERTAIN 1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro and Pontiac Firefly Sedan and Coupe model vehicles equipped with 1.0L and 1.3L engines were built with an incorrect emission label. The label schematic incorrectly identifies the vacuum hose routing.

To correct this condition, it will be necessary to install a new emission label on the underside of the hood. Since a new label can be easily installed, and to reduce owner inconvenience, the label will be sent with instructions directly to owners of record. Owners may install the label on the underside of the hood. However, if they desire, they may bring the label to their GM dealer for installation at no charge.

#### VEHICLES INVOLVED:

Involved are CERTAIN 1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro and Pontiac Firefly Sedan and Coupe model vehicles equipped with 1.0L and 1.3L engines that were built within the following VIN breakpoints:

#### Year Model Engine Plant Plant Code From Through

1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro Coupe 1.0L Ingersoll 6 700052 710544 1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro Coupe 1.3L Ingersoll 6 700052 710544 1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro Sedan 1.3L Ingersoll 6 700052 710544 1996 Pontiac Firefly Coupe 1.0L Ingersoll 6 700297 710401 1996 Pontiac Firefly Coupe 1.3L Ingersoll 6 700297 710401 1996 Pontiac Firefly Sedan 1.3L Ingersoll 6 700297 710401

#### NOTE: PLEASE CHECK DCS SCREEN 45 OR YOUR V.I.N. LISTING BEFORE PERFORMING CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AFFECTED. ONLY AFFECTED VIN'S WILL BE PAID.

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:

All unsold new vehicles in dealer's possession and subject to this campaign MUST be held and inspected/repaired per the Service Procedure of this Campaign Bulletin before owners take possession of these vehicles.

Dealers are to perform this campaign on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners, regardless of kilometers traveled, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.

Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory with no owner information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required correction according to instructions contained in this bulletin. This could be done by mailing to such owners a copy of the owner letter accompanying this bulletin, along with the proper label. Campaign follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the owner may not as yet have received the notification letter.

In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, please take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

#### 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 axle shown on the attached computer listing and have been notified by first class mail from General Motors (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin). The listings provided are for campaign activity only and should not be used for any other purpose.

#### PARTS INFORMATION:

Parts required to complete this campaign are being sent directly to the owners of the vehicles. Parts for vehicles which records identify as "unsold" will be shipped directly to the dealer to whom the vehicle is invoiced.

If additional emission hose routing labels are required, they may be obtained by providing the involved VIN(S) when contacting the Campaigns Section in Oshawa by fax at 905-644-1563.

Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30018832 Emission Label - Coupe 1.0L 1 30018833 Emission Label - Coupe 1.3L 1 30018834 Emission Label - Sedan 1.3L 1

DO NOT ORDER THIS PART FROM GMSPO

#### PARTS AND LABOUR CLAIM INFORMATION:

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

#### Repair Code Description Time Allowance

2A Inspect/Install Emission Label .3

Time allowance includes 0.1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on dealer net plus 40% to cover parts handling.

#### SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Open hood and locate the Emission Label on the underside of the hood. Refer to Figure below.

2. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe dirt, oil, etc. from the label currently on the vehicle.

3. Remove backing from new label.

#### Notice: Do not attempt to remove or loosen the new label once it has been installed because this will deface the label.

4. Apply new label over the existing label. Smooth the label by starting at the center of the label using a clean, dry cloth.

5. Air bubbles can be removed by puncturing the bubble with a pin and smoothing them with a cloth.

6. Install Campaign Identification Label.

#### 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.

General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that CERTAIN 1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro and Pontiac Firefly Sedan and Coupe model vehicles equipped with 1.0L and 1.3L engines were built with an incorrect emission label. The label schematic incorrectly identifies the vacuum hose routing.

To correct this condition, it will be necessary to install a new emission label on the underside of the hood. Since a new label can be easily installed, and for the owner's convenience, the label will be sent with instructions directly to owners of record. Owners may install the label on the underside of the hood themselves. However, if they desire, they may bring the label to their GM dealer for installation at no charge.

Please let us know that you have installed the new label by calling our Customer Communication Center at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). This will allow us to remove your vehicle from further campaign follow-up communications.

Should you choose not to install the label yourself, please contact your GM dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date.

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.

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

Customer Support Department General Motors of Canada Limited

#### LABEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Open hood and locate the Emission Label on the underside of the hood. Refer to Figure below.

2. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe dirt, oil, etc. from the label currently on the vehicle.

3. Remove backing from new label.

#### Notice: Do not attempt to remove or loosen the new label once it has been installed because this will deface the label.

4. Apply new label over the existing label. Smooth the label by starting at the center of the label using a clean, dry cloth.

5. Air bubbles can be removed by puncturing the bubble with a pin and smoothing them with a cloth.

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.