THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS ANTI-THEFT LABELING

Beginning with the 1987 model year, federal law required General Motors to label certain parts on DeVilles, Fleetwoods, Broughams, Eldorados, Sevilles, and Allantes with the Vehicle Identification Number.

The purpose of this law is to deter vehicle theft and to make the tracing and recovery of stolen parts easier. These labels will be readily visible if the vehicle should be dismantled.

The label containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number will be permanently affixed to a surface of the part. Replacement parts must also have labels affixed to them. Replacement labels will have the letter "R", the manufacturer's logo, and the symbol "DOT".

The anti-theft labels ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED, DEFACED, OR COVERED OVER. They must be masked prior to painting, rustproofing, undercoating, etc. The mask MUST be removed following the above operations. Failure to keep the label clean and readable may result in liability for violation of Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard and subject the owner to possible suspicion that the part was stolen.

The labels will be on the following parts:

Engine and transmission (may be stamped) Front and rear bumper assemblies Hood Right and left* front doors Right and left rear doors Right and left rear quarter panels Right and left front fenders Rear compartment lid

Certification label on driver's door qualifies as theft prevention label.

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