CAMPAIGN: TRANSMISSION SHIFTCABLE ATTACHMENT
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE DISENGAGEMENT
Models: 1988 Grand Prix, Regal
To: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS
General Motors of Canada has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Regal model vehicles. A potential interference between the transmission shift cable and the PRNDL bellcrank clip can result in disengagement of the transmission cable from the steering column ball stud. This could allow the transmission to be in a gear other than that displayed by the PRNDL indicator. This condition could cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, a newly designed bellcrank clip will be installed on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are certain 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix model vehicles produced within the following VIN breakpoints:
PLANT FROM THROUGH ----- ---- ------- GRAND PRIX Fairfax JF200069 JF201573 REGAL Oshawa J1400064 J1417960
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 re to be contacted by the Dealer, and arrangements made to make he required modification according to instructions contained in his 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:
Quantity/ Part Number Description Vehicle ----------- ----------- ---------- 25089331 Clip - Bell Crank 1
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 Replace Bellcrank Clip .4
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:
Bellcrank Clip Replacement
1. Place shift lever in "Park", disconnect negative battery cable and remove lower dash panel.
2. Remove shift cable from steering column ball stud.
3. Remove bellcrank clip (with shift, indicator cable still attached) from bellcrank hole.
4. Disconnect shift indicator cable from removed bellcrank clip and reconnect it to new clip (P/N 25089331) being careful to use correct hook (See Figure 1, View B).
5. Install (snap) new bellcrank clip in bellcrank hole. While pushing clip into hole it may be helpful to apply a simultaneous side load.
6. Reinstall shift cable on steering column ball stud.
7. Reinstall shift cable on steering column ball stud. Set parking brake, place shift lever in "Neutral" and check alignment of shift (PRNDL) indicator. Both alignment dots below the "N" should be coloured orange. [For Buick Regals - Shift indicator needle should be between both alignment dots over the "N".] If adjustment is necessary, loosen T- adjuster fore or aft until proper alignment exists. Hand tighten screw and place shifter in "Park". (View C).
8. Reinstall lower dash panel and connect negative battery cable.
9. 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 General Motors of Canada Limited Oshawa, Ontario L1G 1k7
April 1988
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 Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Regal models. A potential interference between the transmission shift cable and the bellcrank clip in the steering column can result in disengagement of the transmission cable. This could allow the transmission to be in a gear other than that displayed by the shift indicator. This condition could cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, a newly designed bellcrank clip will be installed on your vehicle at no charge to you.
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 labour time necessary to perform this service is approximately fifteen (15) minutes. 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.
Service Department General Motors of Canada Limited
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.
