CAMPAIGN: INCORRECT FUEL FILL HOUSING INSTALLED W/ RPO N08. Chevrolet Astro

Model and Year: 1989 M-VAN WITH REMOTE CONTROL LOCKING FUEL FILLER DOORS (N08)

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

General motors has determined that certain 1989 Chevrolet M-Vans equipped with remote control locking fuel filler doors RPO (N08) were shipped with the incorrect fuel filler housing. The fuel filler housing for leaded fuel option was inadvertently installed. The incorrect housing does not have the words "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" molded in along the bottom flange. Without these words, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

To correct this condition, it will be necessary to install a new label which reads "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY"

Since a label with the words "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" can be easily installed and to reduce owner inconvenience, the label will be sent with instructions directly to owners of record. Owners may install the label on the fuel filler door of their vehicle. However, if they desire, they may bring the label to their servicing Chevrolet Dealer for installation at no charge.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

Involved are certain 1989 Chevrolet M-Vans built within the following VIN breakpoints:

MODEL/YEAR PLANT FROM THROUGH ---------- ----- ---- ------- M-VAN 1989 Baltimore KB103333 KB103864

Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number Computer Listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle Identification Number, owner name and address data, and are furnished to involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. owner name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with owners involved in this campaign.

These listings may contain owner names and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owners will be notified of this campaign on their vehicles by Chevrolet Motor Division (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin).

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 correction according to instructions contained in this bulletin.

PARTS INFORMATION

A new label required for each vehicle involved will be mailed to owners of record and involved dealers (stock units) on a no charge basis.

If additional labels are required, they may be obtained by contacting Adistra Corporation, (313) 455-9072.

Part Number Descripion Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ---------- ----------------- 14039920 Label - "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" 1

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Immediately before installation of the self-adhesive label, the area of application (see figure) must be thoroughly cleaned.

B. Wipe off all loose dirt and grease with a clean, dry cloth and then clean surface with 50% isopropyl alcohol (household rubbing alcohol) to remove all grease or oil.

C. Dry surface with a clean, dry cloth.

D. Do not apply label if the surface temperature of the fuel door is below 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. LABEL APPLICATION

A. Firmly hold either front half or rear half of label to surface. Remove protective liner from the back side of the other half of the label. (The protective liner is split in half to permit removal of either half of liner separately.)

NOTE: Be careful not to touch or contaminate the sticky surface by allowing dirt or any other foreign matter to come in contact with it.

B. Still firmly holding one half of the label, press the other half of label (with liner removed) firmly to the inside surface of the filler door and smooth out wrinkles or bubbles.

C. Remove protective liner from remaining half of label and press firmly to surface and smooth out remaining wrinkles or bubbles.

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label." Each label provides a space to include the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or a ball point pen.

Each "Campaign Identification Label" is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for periodic servicing by the owner.

Apply "Campaign Identification Label" only on a clean dry surface.

CLAIM INFORMATION

Submit a Product Campaign Claim with the information indicated below:

* Failed Parts CC/FC Labor Lab Oth Repair Performed PC Part NO. Allow OP Hrs Hrs ---------------- -- -------- ----- ----- -- --- ---

Inspect only Previously Installed SK-00 V5350 0.2 0.1

Install Label SK-00 V5351 0.2 0.1

* Campaign Administrative Allowance

Dealers will automatically receive the correct labor and material allowance based on the labor operation performed.

Refer to the Chevrolet Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Campaign claim submission.

Dear Chevrolet Owner:

This notice is sent to inform you that Chevrolet Motor Division is conducting a recall campaign that includes your vehicle.

REASON FOR THIS RECALL

General Motors has determined that certain 1989 Chevrolet M-Vans equipped with remote control locking fuel filler doors, were shipped with the incorrect fuel filler housing. The housing does not have the words "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" molded in along the bottom flange. Without these words, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

WHAT WE WILL DO

Since a label with the words "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" can be easily installed and to reduce your inconvenience, we are enclosing a label with installation instructions. The label may be installed by you on the fuel filler door of your vehicle. However, if you desire, your Chevrolet dealer will install the label for you at no charge.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Please let us know if you elect to install the label yourself by completing the enclosed postage paid owner reply card and returning it to us. This assists us in assuring that all affected vehicles have been corrected.

Should you choose to have your local Chevrolet Dealer install the label for you, please bring the owner reply card along with the enclosed label to your servicing Chevrolet dealer. Presentation of this card and label to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us. Should your dealer not schedule a service date within a reasonable time, you should contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020.

If your dealer and the Customer Assistance Center are unable to remedy this condition within a reasonable time, you may wish to advise the Environmental Protection Agency, at the following address: Director, Manufacturer's Operations Division (EN340F), United States Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. To ensure your full protection under the emission warranty made applicable to your vehicle by Federal Law, and your right to participate in future recalls, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could legally be determined to be lack of proper maintenance of your vehicle. Also, your vehicle may fail a state or local emission inspection test if this recall work is not accomplished. We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.

LABEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Immediately before installation of the self-adhesive label, the area of application (see figure) must be thoroughly cleaned.

B. Wipe off all loose dirt and grease with a clean, dry cloth and then clean surface with 50% isopropyl alcohol (household rubbing alcohol) to remove all grease or oil.

C. Dry surface with a clean, dry cloth.

D. Do not apply label if the surface temperature of the fuel door is below 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. LABEL APPLICATION

NOTE: Be careful not to touch or contaminate the sticky surface by allowing dirt or any other foreign matter to come in contact with it.

B. Still firmly holding one half of the label, press the other half of label (with liner removed) firmly to the inside surface of the filler door and smooth out wrinkles or bubbles.

C. Remove protective liner from remaining half of label and press firmly to surface and smooth out remaining wrinkles or bubbles.

Object Number: 89251 Size: MF

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.