CAMPAIGN: LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE INTERFERENCE
Models: 1988 Regal
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 a small number of 1988 Buick Regal Model vehicles. When the left front brake hose was assembled to the brake hose bracket, the components may have been twisted. This condition could allow the brake hose to contact the fender lining/rail area. Over time, this contact could allow the brake hose to wear through, causing a loss of brake fluid and a partial loss of braking capability. Part of the brake system will still work and allow the vehicle to be stopped, but over a greater distance. A partial loss of braking capability at a time when minimum stopping distance is required could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
To prevent this condition from occurring, the left front brake hose will be inspected for proper installation and replaced as required.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are certain 1988 Buick Regal Model vehicles produced within the following VIN breakpoints:
Plant From Through and Including ----- ---- --------------------- Oshawa J1448150 J1457141
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, if required, should be ordered through regular channels; as follows:
NOTICE: It is estimated that only 1.5% of the approximately 590 vehicles involved in this campaign will require brake hose replacement. To prevent parts shortages, Dealer orders will be limited to one (1) of each required part per order. Quantity/ Part Number Description Vehicle ----------- ----------- -------- 14103983 Hose Assembly - Front Brake (L.H.) 1 As Required
10062919 Bracket - Front Brake Hose (L.H.) 1 As Required
22527167 Retainer - Front Brake Hose 1 As Required
14000172 Washer - Brake Hose To Caliper 2 As Required (Copper)
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 Left Front .4 Brake Hose Only
2A Inspect and Replace 1.1 Left Front Brake Hose
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:
1. Inspect front brake hose for a twisted condition. The vehicle must be supported on the wheel/tire assemblies (either on the floor, over a pit, or on a platform type hoist such as used for alignment machines) with front wheels pointing straight ahead.
Visually inspect the left side (driver side) brake hose. If the hose is contacting the fender lining/rail area (see Illustration 1), replace the hose, bracket and retaining clip. See Front Brake Hose Replacement, Pages 5-10 and 5-11 in the 1988 Buick Regal Service Manual.
NOTICE: If a hose requires replacement, the fitting must be properly aligned to the bracket attaching hole (see Illustration 2) to obtain proper hose routing prior to installation of the retaining clip.
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.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
General Motors of Canada has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in a small number of 1988 Buick Regal Model vehicles. When the left front brake hose was assembled to the brake hose bracket, the components may have been twisted. This condition could allow the left front brake hose to contact the fender lining/rail area. Over time, this contact could allow the brake hose to wear through, causing a loss of brake fluid and a partial loss of braking capability. Part of the brake system will still work and allow the vehicle to be stopped, but over a greater distance. A partial loss of braking capability at a time when minimum stopping distance is required could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To prevent this condition froin occurring, the left front brake hose on your vehicle will be inspected for proper installation and replaced as required. This service will be performed for you at no charge.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact your GM Dealer to arrange a service date. Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your Dealer. The labour time necessary to perform the inspection is approximately twenty (20) minutes but one hour will be required if brake hose replacement is necessary. 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.
