CAMPAIGN: INOP. CANISTER PURGE (TVS) REPLACE SWITCH
Model and Year: 1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC, IMPALA, MONTE CARLO, CAMARO AND EL CAMINO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L (RPO LG4, VIN CODE H), 5.0L (RPO L69, VIN CODE G) OR 5.7L (RPO LM1, VIN CODE 6) ENGINES
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
The Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that certain 1985 Chevrolet Impala, Caprice classic, Camaro, Monte Carlo and El Camino model vehicles may be emitting pollutants in excess of Federal emission standards. This standard was established to protect the public health and welfare from the dangers of air pollution.
Certain 1985 Chevrolet model vehicles may experience an inoperative canister purge Thermo Vacuum Switch (TVS). An inoperative canister purge TVS can effect the intended function of the evaporative emission control system.
The canister purge TVS will be replaced with a new unit on all involved vehicles according to the instructions contained in this bulletin.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are all 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, Impala, Monte Carlo, Camaro and El Camino models equipped with a 5.0L (RPO LG4) , 5.0L (RPO L69) or 5.7L (RPO LMI) engine produced from start-of-production 1985 model year through end-of-production 1985 model year.
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 campaian correction has been made before reselling or releasing the vehicle.
If there is evidence of intentional disablement of the evaporative emission system, the dealer is to notify the vehicle owner of this condition and ask if he/she wants the system restored. The cost of such restoration will be the responsibility of the owner.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts required to complete this campaign are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). To ensure these parts will be obtained as soon as possible, they should be ordered from GMSPO on a "C.I.O." order with no special instruction code, but on an advise code (2).
Quantity/ Part Number Description Vehicle ----------- ------------ ------- 10055876 Thermo Vacuum Switch 1
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Drain coolant (save in clean container for reuse) to a level just below TVS.
3. Remove air cleaner.
4. Remove canister purge TVS (see Illustration).
5. Coat new canister purge TVS (P/N 10055876) with thread sealant (P/N 1052080) and install.
6. Reinstall air cleaner.
7. Refill coolant.
8. Reconnect negative battery cable.
9. Install Campaign Identification Label.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this 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 Labor Lab Oth Repair Performed PC Part No. Allow FC OP Hrs Hrs ---------------- -- -------- ----- -- -- --- ---
Replace Thermo 1 10055876 ** 00 V4860 0.3 0.1 Vacuum Switch
* Campaign Administrative Allowance
** The "Parts Allowance" should be the sum total of the current GMSPO Dealer Net price plus 30% of all parts required for the repair.
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.
(Notification used by Chevrolet Motor Division)
Dear Chevrolet Owner:
This notice is sent to inform you that Chevrolet Motor Division is conducting an emission recall campaign that includes your vehicle.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
The Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that certain 1985 Chevrolet Impala, Caprice Classic, Camaro, Monte Carlo and El Camino model vehicles may be emitting pollutants in excess of Federal emission standards. This standard was established to protect the public health and welfare from the dangers of air pollution.
Your 1985 Chevrolet vehicle may experience an inoperative canister purge Thermo Vacuum Switch (TVS). An inoperative canister purge TVS can effect the intended function of the evaporative emission control system.
WHAT WE WILL DO
General Motors has agreed to recall your vehicle to repair its evaporative emission control system at no charge to you, regardless of the mileage or age of your vehicle. Specifically, the canister purge TVS will be replaced with a new unit.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact your Chevrolet dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date. Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your dealer. The labor time necessary to perform this service is approximately twenty (20) minutes. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process your vehicle.
The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card 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. The Customer Assistance Center will assist you and the dealer in getting your vehicle serviced.
If your dealer and the customer Assistance Center are unable to remedy this condition within a reasonable time, you may wish to advise the Envirormental Protection Agency, at the following address: Director, Manufacturer's Operations Division (EN-340F), United States Environmental Protection Agency, 401 K 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.
Should your dealer find that your evaporative emission system has been intentionally disabled, you will be asked if you wish the system to be restored so that it will function as designed. The cost of such restoration will be your responsibility.
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.
