CAMPAIGN: SHOULDER BELT RETRAC RETRACTOR ASSY. (GRAY WEBBING)
Models: 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Transport
General Motors of Canada has determined that certain 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Transport models with grey interiors fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Some of these vehicles were assembled with a right-hand seat/shoulder belt retractor installed in the second row left-hand seat position (directly behind the driver). As a result, the incorrect belts may "lock up" when the vehicle is parked on a steep grade, and an occupant would be unable to don the belt.
To correct this condition, owners are being asked to inspect the part number on the second row, left-hand seat/shoulder belt and determine if a right-hand belt was installed. Dealers are to replace all belts found to be installed on the incorrect side with the correct (left-hand) seat/shoulder belt.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are certain 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Transport model vehicles with grey interiors built within the following VIN breakpoints:
Plant Model Plant Code From Through ----------- -------- ----- -------- -------- Lumina APV Tarrytown "T" LT152277 LT153396
Transport Tarrytown "T" LT226729 LT227374
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 selling 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:
Parts required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------------- ------------ 12500410 Second Row Left-Hand Retractor Seat Belt - Grey 1
NOTICE: Due to the limited number of vehicles involved in this campaign (72), parts should only be ordered after inspection has verified that this condition exists on an involved vehicle. Please do not order "stock" parts of this assembly.
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 - Proper Belt Installed 3
2A Inspect and Replace Shoulder Belt Assembly 9
Time allowance includes 0. 1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on dealer net plus 30% to cover parts handling.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Inspect:
1. Pull the second row, left-hand seat/shoulder belt (directly behind the driver) out as far as possible.
2. Looking at the white tag at the base of the belt (see illustration below), determine the PRODUCTION part number.
- If the PRODUCTION part number on the belt tag is 10157609, the belt is correct and does not need to be replaced.
- If the PRODUCTION part number on the belt tag is 10157608, the belt is incorrect and must be replaced.
Be certain to order parts for this campaign using the GMSPO part number from the PARTS INFORMATION section above.
DO NOT ORDER PARTS USING THE PRODUCTION PART NUMBER
Repair:
1. Replace seat belts as required by inspection. Follow procedure from the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Transport Service Manual.
2. Install Campaign Identification 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 certain 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Transport models with grey interiors fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Some of these vehicles were assembled with a right-hand seat/shoulder belt retractor installed in the second row, left-hand seat position (directly behind the driver). As a result, the incorrect belts may "lock up" when the vehicle is parked on a steep grade, and an occupant would be unable to don the belt.
To correct this condition, we are asking you to inspect your second row, left-hand seat/shoulder belt by following the procedure on the back of this letter (your dealer will perform the inspection if you wish).
If the inspection indicates that your seat/shoulder belt does need replacement, please contact your General Motors dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date and so the dealer may order the necessary parts for the repair.
This service will be performed for you at no charge.
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 free, 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.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Pull the second row, left-hand seat/shoulder belt (directly behind the driver) out as far as possible.
2. Looking at the white tag at the base of the assembly (see illustration below), read the part number on your seat belt. If the part number on the belt tag is 10157609, the belt does not need to be replaced.
If the part number on the belt is 10157608, the belt is incorrect and must be replaced. Refer to this letter for instructions on scheduling an appointment with your dealer.
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.
