BINDING INSIDE LOCK ROD TAPE AFFECTED AREA

SUBJECT: BINDING INSIDE LOCK ROD OR INSIDE HANDLE TO LOCK ROD (TAPE AFFECTED AREA WITH CLOTH (DUCT) BODY TAPE)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1991 CENTURY (OKLAHOMA BUILT)

Vehicles between the following VIN numbers may be affected: M6400001 M6447102

CONDITION:

----------- Binding inside lock rod or inside handle to lock rod.

CAUSE:

------- Hot melt glue may be stuck to the inside lock rod on the back side of the water deflector as shown, see View A.

CORRECTION:

------------ Tape over back side of water deflector in affected area with cloth body tape (duct tape) see View B.

PROCEDURE:

----------- 1. Remove trim panel 2. Remove water deflector in area shown in View A 3. Remove hot melt from lock rods 4. Tape over hot melt and reinstall water deflector 5. Check operation of system 6. Reinstall trim panel

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: C 3348 (Right Hand) C 3358 (Left Hand) Labor Time: .4 per Door Add: To R and R Water Deflector .1 per door

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