CAMPAIGN: FUEL FEED HOSE INFORMATION
Models: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity, Pontiac 6000, Oldsmobile Ciera, and Buick Century Equipped With 2.8L (RPO LB6, VIN Code W) Engine
NOTE: L86 CHANGED TO LB6
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 Chevrolet celebrity, Pontiac 6000, Oldsmobile Ciera and Buick Century model vehicles equipped with a 2.8L (RPO LB6) engine. The fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly. This condition could allow fuel to leak into the engine compartment and an engine compartment fire may result without prior warning. Such a fire could, in time, spread to the passenger compartment.
To prevent this condition from occurring , the fuel feed hose assembly must be inspected, and if necessary, replaced with a new hose assembly according to instructions contained in the Service Procedure section of this bulletin.
VEHICLES AFFECTED: ----------------- Involved are certain 1988 models equipped with a 2.8L (RPO LB6) engine and produced within the following VIN breakpoints: -
PLANT FROM THROUGH ----- ---- ------- CHEV Oklahoma City J6141152 J6158677 Ste. Therese J2121022 J2124962
PONT Oshawa J9215283 J9221655 Tarrytown JT209291 JT214995 Oklahoma City J6200001 J6200006
OLDS Oshawa J9323205 J9338566 Ste Therese J2305135 J2307322
BUICK Tarrytown JT407860 JT418000 Oklahoma City J6413688 J6416947
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 required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:
Quantity/ Part Number Description Vehicle ----------- ----------- ------- 10052161 Hose Assembly - Fuel Feed 1 As Required 22514722 Seal, Fuel Feed Pipe (0-Ring) 2 As Required
NOTICE: It is estimated that only 12% of the vehicles involved will require fuel feed hose assembly replacement. Order parts accordingly, based on attached involved vehicle listings.
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 ----------- ----------- -------------- 1A Inspect Fuel Feed Hose .3 Assembly Only
2A Inspect & Replace Fuel .5 Feed Hose Assembly
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:
Inspection
1. Open and support hood.
2. Identify fuel feed hose (Figure 1) and carefully slip protective convoluted sleeve partially off hose assembly exposing identification codes (Figure 2). It is recommended that sleeve removal be initiated at end of hose opposite sleeve retaining clip.
3. By inspecting hose date code (Figure 2) determine if hose was produced on suspect date (04/28/87).
NOTICE: To aid in hose date code identification, use of a mirror may be required. DO NOT TWIST HOSE TO INSPECT DATE CODE.
If date code is 04/28/87, replace hose assembly according to Hose Replacement instructions below.
If date code is not 04/28/87, hose replacement is NOT required. Reinstall convoluted sleeve and proceed directly to step 10.
Hose Replacement
4. Disconnect negative battery cable and remove fuel tank filler cap.
5. Relieve pressure in fuel system following instructions below.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components. Unless this procedure is followed before servicing fuel lines or connections, fuel spray could occur.
A. Connect fuel gauge J-34730-1 or equivalent to fuel pressure connection. Wrap a shop cloth around fitting while connecting gauge to collect fuel. Then place cloth in an approved container.
B. Install bleed hose into an approved container and open valve to bleed system pressure.
6. Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine and chassis fuel feed pipes utilizing a backup wrench on fittings.
7. Replace O-Ring seal on engine and chassis fuel pipe making sure O-Rings are in proper position. C onnect new fuel feed hose, P/N 10052161, to engine and chassis fuel feed pipes insuring hose is not kinked or twisted. Torque hose fittings to 20-34 n.m (15-25 lbs. ft.) utilizing a backup wrench on fittings.
8. Reinstall fuel tank filler cap, reconnect negative battery cable and reinstall fuse for fuel pump.
9. Start engine and check for possible fuel leaks and correct as required.
10. 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:
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 Chevrolet Celebrity, Pontiac 6000, Olds Ciera, and Buick Century models equipped with a 2.8L (LB6) engine. The fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly. This condition could allow fuel to leak into the engine compartment and an engine compartment fire may result without prior warning. Such a fire could, in time, spread to the passenger compartment.
To prevent this condition from occurring on your vehicle, the fuel feed hose assembly must be inspected, and if necessary, replaced with a new hose assembly. 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 making this correction have been sent to your Dealer. The labor time necessary to perform the inspection is approximately fifteen (15) minutes, but a total of up to forty-five (45) minutes will be required if fuel feed hose replacement is required. 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.
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.
