CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK PUNCTURED BY REAR BUMPER
Models: All 1984 and Early Production 1985 Regal and Regal Limited Coupes
DEFECT INVOLVED:
General Motors of Canada has determined that the rear bumper on 1984 and early production 1985 Regal and Regal Limited model Coupes may fracture during a rear end collision, puncture the fuel tank, and cause a fuel leak. Should this occur, the possibility of a fire exists which could cause burn injuries to persons in or near the vehicle.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring on vehicles involved, dealers are to replace the rear bumper brackets and "L" shaped reinforcement with a "U" shaped full reinforcement part number 25505110.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Certain 1984 Regal (Model J47) and Regal Limited Coupes (Model M47)
Certain 1985 Regal (Model J47) and Regal Limited Coupes (Model M47) with VINS from FH400001 through and including FH443242.
ALL REGAL "T" TYPE (MODEL K47) AND OTHER MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE FULL ALUMINUM BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (VD7) ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.
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, regardleas 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 required should be ordered through regular channels as follows:
Description Number Required Part Number ----------- --------------- ----------- Full Rear Bumper One (1) per Vehicle 25505110 Reinforcement Torx Head Bolt Three (3) per Vehicle 561023 Rear Bumper Rub As required 25505733 Strip
PARTS AND LABOUR CLAIM INFORMATION:
Credit for the campaign work performed will be paid upon receipt of a properly completed campaign claim card or RAPID terminal transmission in accordance with the following:
Repair Code Operation Time Allowance ----------- --------- --------------- 1A Inspect for Bumper .3 Reinforcement
2A Inspect and Install New 1.2 Bumper Reinforcement
3A Inspect and Install New 1.2 Bumper Reinforcement and Rear Bumper Rub Strip
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
A. Inspection
If there is a question as to a vehicle being involved in this campaign, inspect the rear bumper attachment. If the bumper has a full reinforcement (aluminum or steel) as shown in Figure 2, vehicle does not require campaign change.
B. Installation of full reinforcement - part number 25505110.
1. Hoist vehicle.
2. Remove rear bumper assembly from EA's (energy absorber). If shims used between brackets, note location and reuse on assembly.
3. Lay bumper assembly on a protected surface to prevent damage to face plate and remove rub strip, "L"-shaped reinforcement, right and left brackets and both bumper guard lower attaching bolts. Refer to Figure 1.
USE CARE WHEN REMOVING RUB STRIP ATTACHINC NUTS TO PREVENT BREAKING STUDS. REMOVED BOLTS AND NUTS IN STEP 3 WILL BE REUSED ON ASSEMBLY.
4. Remove mounting plates from bumper brackets. Discard brackets and "L"-shaped reinforcement.
5. Install mounting plates in new full reinforcement. If rub strip studs are broken, use a new rub strip on assembly.
6. Assemble new reinforcement and rub strip to bumper. Refer to Figure 2.
Nine (9) torx head bolts used - Bottom edge of bumper to reinforcement - (will require three (3) additional bolts from Parts Department to complete assembly.)
Ten (10) round head bolts used - Vertical surface of bumper to reinforcement -
Eleven (11) stamped metal nuts to rub strip used.
FULLY SEAT RUB STRIP ATTACHING NUTS -- BUT DO NOT STRIP
7. Install bumper assembly onto EA's, placing any removed shims in their original location. Centre bumper on vehicle and tighten attaching nuts to 25 N.m (19 ft. lbs.)
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 accorddnce with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
General Motors of Canada has determined that the rear bumper on 1984 and early production 1985 Regal and Regal Limited model Coupes may fracture during a rear-end collision, puncture the fuel tank, and cause a fuel leak. Should this occur, the possibility of a fire exists which could cause burn injuries to persons in or near the vehicle.
To prevent this from occurring on your vehicle, please contact your GM Dealer to arrange a service date. Your dealer will replace the rear bumper brackets and the "L"-shaped reinforcement on your vehicle with a "U"-shaped full reinforcement. This service will be completed for you at no charge.
Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your dealer. The labour time to perform the correction is approximately one hour. Please ask your dealer how much additional time will be needed to 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 the action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products. Your prompt cooperation would be appreciated.
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.
