CAMPAIGN: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS
Models: 1989 Toronado, Riviera/Reatta, Eldorado and Seville with the Anti-Lock Brake System (Option Code JL9)
General Motors of Canada has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1989 Toronado Riviera/Reatta, Eldorado and Seville model vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Involved vehicles may have one or both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts not properly seated. This condition could cause increased brake pedal travel and/or poor pedal feel if the attachment loosens. In addition, with time this condition could lead to separation of the ABS hydraulic unit from its mounting bracket. Separation would result in loss of brake function and could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
To correct this condition, Dealers are to replace both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts on all affected vehicles as per the Vehicles Involved and Service Procedure sections of this bulletin.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
All 1989 Toronado, Riviera/Reatta, Eldorado and Seville model vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock brake System (Option Code JL9) within the following VIN ranges require this campaign.
Plant From Through --------- ---- -------- Toronado: Hamtramck SOP KU300532
Riviera/Reatta: Hamtramck SOP KU400613
Eldorado: Hamtramck SOP KU600002
Seville: Hamtramck SOP KU800725
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:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------------- ---------------- 25525687 Bolt-Hydraulic Unit Mounting 2
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 ABS Hydraulic .4 Unit Mounting Bolts
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. Raise hood, install left fender cover.
2. Remove inboard mounting bolt (see illustration) and install new bolt, Part Number 25525687. Torque to 50 N.m (37 lb. ft.).
3. Repeat Step 2 for outboard mounting bolt.
4. Install Campaign Identification Label.
5. Remove fender cover and close hood.
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 exists in some 1989 Toronado, Riviera/Reatta, Eldorado and Seville model vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Involved vehicles may have one or both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts not properly seated. This condition could cause increased brake pedal travel and/or poor pedal feel if the attachment loosens. In addition, with time this condition could lead to separation of the ABS hydraulic unit from its mounting bracket. Separation would result in loss of brake function and could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, it will be necessary to replace both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts on your vehicle. Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your GM Dealer. The labour time to replace both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts is approximately 20 minutes. However, please allow additional time for the Dealer to 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.
