CAMPAIGN: REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS
Models: 1988 Brougham
To: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS
CONDITION:
--------- General Motors of Canada has determined that some 1988 Cadillac Broughams have been assembled with rear seat shoulder belt retractors which fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies.... Involved vehicles have a retractor assembly that may not lock when subjected to an acceleration of 0.7 g. If the inertia lock lever does not engage (lock) it could increase the likelihood of injury to a seat occupant. However, the lap belt does function as intended.
DEALER ACTION:
To correct this condition, Dealers are to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear seat shoulder belt retractor assembly on suspect vehicles per the Vehicles Involved and Service Procedure sections of this bulletin. ----------------- ----------------- VEHICLES INVOLVED: ----------------- Owners of affected vehicles will be provided the option to inspect the rear seat shoulder belt retractor assemblies to determine if replacement is required. This will minimize both owner and Dealer inconvenience. (See Parts information Section.)
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:
If parts are required they should be ordered through regular channels as an "E" item.
The part numbers with corresponding colours are noted below. To minimize customer inconvenience and reduce the necessity for Dealers to inventory large quantities of rear lap/shoulder belt assemblies, customers will be asked in their notification letter to inspect their vehicles to determine if replacement is required. When necessary, they will be asked to contact their Dealer with colour and trim information to allow for correct ordering of the required parts. After receipt of the rear lap/shoulder belt assemblies, Dealers should contact the customer to arrange for the completion of this campaign.
Note: Only the rear shoulder and lap belt assembly will be shipped. The buckle portion of this system does not require replacement and will not be provided.
REAR LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY
Right Hand Left Hand Colour ---------- --------- ------
12390749 12390750 Black 12390751 12390752 Dark Blue 12390753 12390754 Beechwood 12390755 12390756 Dark Carmine 12390757 12390758 Dark Claret 12390759 12390760 Gray 12390761 12390762 White with Black Trim 12390763 12390764 White with Dark Sapphire Trim 12390765 12390766 White with Dark Carmine Trim 12390767 12390768 White with Dark Claret Trim 12390769 12390770 White with Medium Gray Trim
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 Inspection Only .3 Hrs.
2A Replace One Rear Lap/ .6 Hrs. Shoulder Belt Assembly (Inspection Included)
3A Replace Both Rear Lap/ .7 Hrs. Shoulder Belt Assemblies (Inspection Included)
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:
A. Inspection ----------
NOTE : BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR LAP/SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLIES MUST BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED.
1. Pull out lap belt portion of the rear lap/shoulder belt to its full travel.
2. Look at the white Belt Identification Label located on the underside of the belt and check the five-digit number on the bottom of the label (see illustration). If the first two digits are 30, 31, 32 or 33, the belt assembly requires replacement. Proceed to Section B, Step No. 1.
3. If the first two digits are other than those indicated in Step 2, rear belt assembly replacement is not required. Install Campaign Completion Label.
B. Removal and Installation ------------------------
1. Remove rear seat cushion by pushing rearward and lifting.
2. Remove the bolts (2) from both rear lap belt retractor assemblies and remove rear seat back from the vehicle. (The retractor bolts also retain the seat back.)
3. Loosen upper belt trim cover (on package shelf) by prying upward with a large screwdriver or trim tool.
4. Lift package shelf slightly in the retractor area to expose the shoulder belt retractor anchor bolt. Remove bolt and retractor.
5. Locate the rear shoulder belt retractor under the package shelf making sure the locator tab on the bottom of the retractor is seated in the locating hole. Insert the retractor anchor bolt and tighten. Torque anchor bolts to 35-48 N.m (26-35 lbs. ft.). ---------------------------------------------------
6. Replace shoulder belt trim cover (on package shelf) by snapping onto retractor bar. Make sure the back shelf material is not folded or bunched.
7. Install rear seat back and lap belt retractor assemblies. Torque anchor bolts to 35-48 N.m (26-35 lbs. ft.). ----------------------------------------------------
8. Install the rear seat cushion.
9. Install Campaign Completion 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.
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.
