CAMPAIGN: SIR INFLATOR MODULE SEPARATION (INSPECT/REPLACE)
Models: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado and Seville 1990 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
This bulletin contains additional vehicles involved and is being issued to supplement bulletin 0A25 which was only sent to dealers with affected vehicles.
All of the vehicles indicated in the Vehicles Involved section of this bulletin require inspection of the SIR Inflator Module. the Service Procedure section has been modified to include inspection instructions, and a separate Repair Code has been added to the Parts & Labour Claim Information section.
General Motors of Canada has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, Seville and Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight model vehicles. In the event of an accident requiring deployment of the driver's side Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), the SIR Inflator Module, located in the steering wheel assembly, could separate. If separation occurs, the air bag will not inflate as intended, and the driver will not be properly restrained. In addition, separation of the SIR inflatable Module may result in hot combustion gases escaping into the occupant compartment, presenting the possibility that vehicle occupants could receive bum injuries.
To correct this condition, dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the SIR Inflator Module on affected vehicles as per the Vehicles Involved and Service Procedure sections of this bulletin. Dealers will inspect the 14 digit Bar Code Label on the back side of the SIR Inflator Module for the following codes:
Cadillac Bar Code Oldsmobile Bar Code
AB88221BKAAL76 AB7138LAKAAA63 AB88221BKAAL86 AB97651BKAAD89 AB88231BKABP27
If one of the above codes is found or if the Bar Code Label is not present for inspection, dealers are to replace the SIR Inflator Module.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
The following VINs are included in this recall:
1G6EL1333LU611780 1G6EL1337LU612270 1G6EL1339LU612321 1G6EL1333LU612363 1G6KS5332LU811725 1G6KY5338LU812523 1G6KY5335LU812558 1G6KS533OLU812632 1G6KY5334LU812647 1G6KY5338LU812652 1G6KY533XLU813219 1G6KS5335LU813291 1G6KY5334LU813507 1G3HY53C4LH335654
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 perform this campaign on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners, regardless of kilometres traveled, 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, you are to ensure the campaign correction has been made before seUing 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:
Dealers who upon inspection find one of the specified 14 digit codes or discover that the Bar Code Label is missing should contact Oshawa - 416-644-6865 to obtain a replacement SIR Inflator Module on a "No Charge" basis. Parts in most cases will be shipped Ovemight Express and should arrive within four days from TRW-Mesa, AZ, U.S.A.
PARTS AND LABOUR CLAIM INFORMATION:
Credit for the campaign work performed will be paid upon receipt of a properly completed campaign claim card or DCS transmission in accordance with the following:
Repair Code Description Time Allowance ----------- ------------------------ -------------- 1A Inspect SIR Inflator Module Bar Code .6 Label Only and Reinstall Original Module
2A Inspect SIR Inflator Module Bar Code .6 Label and Replace With New Module
Time allowance includes 0. 1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. An amount of $130.40 is included in repair Code 2A for parts handling.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
IMPORTANT: Refer to appropriate 1990 Cadillac and Oldsmobile Service Information Manual (Section 3F4) for SIR Inflator Module Service Procedure.
1. Read precautions on handling SIR Inflator Module. 2. Disable the SIR system. 3. Remove the SIR Inflator Module from steering wheel assembly. 4. Inspect the 14 digit Bar Code Label on the back side of the SIR Inflator Module for one of the following codes:
CADILLAC OLDSMOBILE
AB88221BKAAL76 AB71381AKAAA63 AB88221BKAAL86 AB97651BKAAD89 AB88231BKABP27
If the code matches or the Bar Code Label is not present for inspection, replace the SIR Inflator Module. If the code does not match one of the above, reinstall the original SIR Innator Module.
NOTICE: If replacement is required, order part as per the Parts Information section and HOLD VEHICLE UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS COMPLETED. Owner should be provided with a loaner vehicle, if desired.
5. Enable the SIR system. 6. If a module is replaced, return the removed Inflator Module properly tagged in the Inflator Module shipping container to TRW, as per the instructions included with the new niodule.
CAUTION:
DO NOT DEPLOY - RETURN INTACT TO TRW
7. 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.
Dear General Motors Customer:
General Motors of Canada has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1990 Cadillac Seville, Eldorado; Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight model vehicles. In the event of an accident requiring deployment of the driver's side Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), the SIR Inflator Module, located in the steering wheel assembly, could separate. If separation occurs, the air bag will not inflate as intended, and the driver will not be properly restrained. In addition, separation of the SIR Inflator Module may result in hot combustion gases escaping into the occupant compartment, presenting the possibility that vehicle occupants could receive burn injuries.
To correct this condition, your dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the SIR Inflatable Module. This service will be performed for you at no charge.
Please contact your GM dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date.
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 our Customer Assistance Centre, toll fire, by calling 1-800-263-3777, or if you live in Quebec, 1-800-263-7854.
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.
