SAFETY CAMPAIGN: REAR INBOARD SEAT BELT

Models: 1989 Camaro Convertible

TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS

General Motors of Canada has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 1989 Camaro Convertible model vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been produced with webbing on the buckle portion of the rear lap/shoulder belts that is too long. If the rear lap/shoulder belt is worn and a severe vehicle crash occurs, the effectiveness of the lap/shoulder belt may be reduced.

To correct this condition Dealers are to replace the rear inboard seat belts with belts of the proper length.

VEHICLES INVOLVED:

There are fourteen (14) domestic vehicles involved. Vehicle identification numbers of involved vehicles are listed below:

V.I.N. SHIPPED TO DEALER ------ ----------------- 1G1FP31FXKL105083 86659 1G1FP31E5KL105175 81120 1G1FP31FOKL105254 95425 1G1FP31F4KL106231 81123 1G1FP31F5KL106254 96294 1G1FP31F4KL106305 86543 1G1FP31F4KL106424 81084 1G1FP31F9KL106631 86939 1G1FP31F1KL106963 95074 1G1FP31E6KL107694 85614 1G1FP31F2KL108169 95375 1G1FP31F9KL108279 85969 1G1FP31F6KL108577 95596 1G1FP31FOKL109207 95520

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.

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.

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.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Parts required to complete this campaign have been shipped directly to involved Dealers. Parts will be identified by VIN and colour and an instruction sheet for replacement of these parts is included.

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 Rear Seat Belt Buckles .5

Time allowance includes 0.1 hour for Dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. An amount of $6.00 will be paid for parts handling.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Remove 38mm rear seat cushion attaching bolts, located at centre of right and left sections of rear seat cushions.

2. Lift cushions upward to remove.

3. Remove bolts attaching rear seat belt buckles to floor anchors (see Illustration). Retain spacer for reuse.

NOTICE: Remove fibre retainer that retains the bolt to belt anchor plate.

4. Install new buckles using new bolts and original spacers.

5. Tighten bolts to 35 to 48 N.m (26 to 35 lbs. ft.).

6. Reinstall rear seat cushions.

7. Reinstall rear seat cushion attaching bolts and torque to 16 to 21 N.m (11 to 15 lbs. ft.).

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.