CAMPAIGN: FRONT SHOULDER BELT (ANCHOR PLATE PULL THROUGH)
SUBJECT: FRONT SHOULDER BELT A
Models: 1988-90 Grand Prix, Cutlass Supreme, Regal 1990 Lumina
General Motors of Canada has determined that certain 1988, 1989, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Buick Regal and 1990 Chevrolet Lumina (coupes only) model vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." The upper guide loop attachment fastener for the front seat shoulder belts could pull through the anchor plate at a load lower than that required by the Standard. In an accident, if the fastener pulls through the anchor plate, the shoulder belt would not correctly restrain the occupant.
To correct this condition, dealers will replace all front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts according to the instructions contained in this bulletin.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are certain 1988, 1989, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Buick Regal and 1990 Chevrolet Lumina (coupes only) model vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:
YEAR MODEL PLANT FROM THROUGH ---- ----- ----- ---- ------- 1988 Grand Prix Fairfax JF231985 JF286357 1989 Grand Prix Fairfax KF200001 KF336823 1990 Grand Prix Fairfax LF200001 LF289871 1988 Cutlass Supreme Doraville JD330895 EOP 1989 Cutlass Supreme Doraville SOP EOP 1990 Cutlass Supreme Doraville SOP LD393703 1988 Regal Oshawa J1465091 J1530075 1989 Regal Oshawa K1400026 K1488782 1990 Regal Oshawa L1400250 L1449921 1990 Lumina Oshawa SOP L9283548
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 perform this campaign on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners, regardless of kilometres traveled, 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, you are to ensure the campaign correction has been made before selling 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:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------- ---------------- 10190637 Kit - Contains two (2) nuts and 1 two (2) plugs.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Each dealer has been shipped a special cutting tool, J-38973. The tool is being furnished at no charge to the dealer. Each tool package will be identified with Chevrolet Campaign Number 9OC23. Additional tools, if required, may be ordered from Kent-Moore.
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 ----------- ----------- --------------- 2A Install shoulder belt .7 anchor kit (2 doors)
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: (PROCEDURE TO BE PERFORMED ON BOTH SIDES) ------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Lower front door glass and remove (pry off) plastic anchor nut cover from anchor plate cover working from outside of vehicle. See Figure 2, View "A".
2. Remove nut and rubber washer from guide loop stud, retain rubber washer for reinstallation. See Figure 1.
Note: To prevent guide loop from turning while removing nut, rest a suitable tool between guide loop and window frame. Care must be taken to prevent paint damage to window frame or damage to the plastic coating on the guide loop. Use of a shop cloth or other soft material will help reduce potential for damage. See Figure 2, View "B".
3. Insert pilot shaft of cutting tool J-38973 into anchor plate hole and while firmly pressing inboard, rotate tool clockwise 360 degrees several times. Remove tool and material cut away from plastic anchor plate cover. See Figure 2, View "C" & "D".
4. Insert new larger diameter nut (P/N 10169859) through anchor plate and place rubber washer over shoulder of nut (between anchor plate and guide loop). Putting guide loop in place, thread the new nut onto the guide loop stud. Torque nut to 28 N.m (21 lb. ft.). See Figure 1.
Note: To prevent guide loop from turning while installing nut, rest a suitable tool between guide loop and window frame. Care must be taken to prevent paint damage to window frame or damage to the plastic coating on the guide loop. Use of a shop cloth or other soft material will help reduce potential for damage. See Figure 2, View "B".
5. Install new plastic anchor nut cover (P/N 10180101) over nut.
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.
VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE
August 1990
Dear General Motors Customer:
General Motors of Canada has determined that certain 1988, 1989, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Buick Regal and 1990 Chevrolet Lumina (coupes only) model vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." The upper guide loop attachment fastener for the front seat shoulder belts could pull through the anchor plate at a load lower than that required by the Standard. In an accident, if the fastener pulls through the anchor plate, the shoulder belt would not correctly restrain the occupant.
To correct this condition, dealers will replace all front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts. A new guide cover will also be installed at this time.
This service will be performed for at no charge.
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.
Further assistance, if required, may be obtained from our Customer Assistance Centre, toll free, by calling 1-800-263-3777, or if you live in Quebec, 1-800-263-7854.
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.
