Adm WIA20020069-02041A-Cam Drive Idler and Tensioner Pulleys and Water Pump-Inspect/Replace (Admin Number WIA20020069 10/28/02)

This bulletin revisions adds 1999-01 model year Cateras to the program and supersedes program bulletin 02041, issued September, 2002. Please discard all copies of 02041.

Important: This message is intended for US dealers and vehicles sold in the United States.

General Motors has decided that certain 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 Cadillac Catera model vehicles equipped with 3.0L (RPO L81 - VIN Code R) V6 engines may exhibit a condition in which the cam drive timing belt idler pulleys and tensioner pulley, and water pump may fail. This may result in engine failure and a "walk home" condition.

Dealers are to inspect the cam drive idler pulleys, tensioner pulley, timing belt and water pump, and replace as required.

Involved are all 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 Cadillac Catera model vehicles equipped with a 3.0L (RPO L81 - VIN Code R) V6 engine and built within these VIN breakpoints:

Important: Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or GM Access Screen (Canada only) or DCS Screen 445 (IPC only) prior to beginning recall repairs. (Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.)

Dealer mailing will begin on October 28, 2002.

Owners were mailed a letter on October 7, 2002 advising them they could contact their dealers after November 4, 2002.

GMVIS information will be available on October 29, 2002.