CAMPAIGN: THROTTLE CABLE/DASH MAT CONTACT
Subject: Throttle Cable/Dash Mat Contact -------------------------------
Models: 1995-96 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Sierra Pickups/Cab Chassis, Suburbans and Yukons with Gasoline Engines -------------------------------------------------------------------
TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS
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General Motors of Canada Limited has decided that CERTAIN 1995-96 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickups/Cab Chassis, Utilities and Suburban model trucks equipped with gasoline engines fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 124, "Accelerator Control Systems." Some of these vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat. The dash mat may bind the throttle such that if this system were tested for maximum return times as required by CMVSS 124, it may not meet these requirements. To correct this condition, dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide clearance.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are CERTAIN 1995-96 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Trucks, Suburbans, and Utility vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:
GMC
Year Model Plant Plant Code From Through ---- ----- ----- ---------- ----- -------
1995 C/K 30943 w/L05/L19 Flint F SF000027 EOP 1995 C/K w/LB4/L03/L05/L19 Fort Wayne Z SZ545638 EOP 1995 C/K 06/16 w L05/L19 Janesville J SJ735380 EOP 1995 C/K 3 03 wL/19 Janesville J SJ523862 EOP 1995 C/K w/LB4/L03/L05/L19 Oshawa 1 S1562648 EOP 1995 C/K w/LB4/L03/L05/L19 Pontiac East E SE538037 EOP 1995 C/K 06/16 w/L05/L19 Mexico G SG501786 EOP 1996 C/K 30943 w/L31/L29 Flint F TFOOOOO1 TF003199 1996 C/K w/L35/L30/L31/L29 Fort Wayne Z TZ500001 TZ503172 1996 C/K 06/16 w/L31/L29 Janesville J TJ700001 TJ701507 1996 C/K 3 03 w/L29 Janesville J TJ501139 TJ505880 1996 C/K w/L35/L30/L31/L29 Oshawa 1 T1500001 T1505352 1996 C/K w/L35/l30/L31/L29 Pontiac East E TE500001 TE506731 1996 C/K 06/16 w/L31/L29 Mexico G TG500001 TG500090
CHEVROLET
Year Model Plant Plant Code From Through ---- ----- ----- ---------- ---- -------
1995 C/K 30943 w/L05/L19 Flint F SF002580 EOP 1995 C/K w/LB4/L03/L05/L19 Fort Wayne Z SZ220023 EOP 1995 C/K 06/16 w/L05/L19 Janesville J SJ375134 EOP 1995 C/K 3 03 w/L19 Janesville J SJ114841 EOP 1995 C/K w/LB4/L03/L05/L19 Oshawa 1 S1240954 EOP 1995 C/K w/LB4/L03/L05/L19 Pontiac East E SE245985 EOP 1995 C/K 06/16 w/L05/L19 Mexico G SG105439 EOP 1996 C/K 30943 w/L31/L29 Flint F TF000001 TF003208 1996 C/K w/L35/L30.L31/L29 Fort Wayne Z TZ100001 TZ108988 1996 C/K 06/16 w/L31/L29 Janesville J TJ300001 TJ304374 1996 C/K 3 03 w/L29 Janesville J TJ100589 TJ103697 1996 C/K w/L35/L30/L31/L29 Oshawa 1 T1100001 T1115061 1996 C/K w/L35/L30/L31/L29 Pontiac East E TE100001 TE121537 1996 C/K 06/16 w/L31/L29 Mexico G TG100001 TG100409
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK DCS SCREEN 445 OR YOUR V.I.N. LISTING BEFORE PERFORMING CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AFFFECTED. ONLY AFFECTED VIN'S WILL BE PAID.
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:
All unsold new vehicles in dealer's possession and subject to this campaign must be held and inspected/repaired per the Service Procedure of this Campaign Bulletin before owners take possession of these vehicles.
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.
Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory with no owner information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required correction according to instructions contained in this bulletin. This could be done by mailing to such owners a copy of the owner letter accompanying this bulletin. Campaign follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the owner may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, please take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before selling 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.
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 (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin). The listings provided are for campaign activity only and should not be used for any other purpose.
PARTS INFORMATION:
No parts are required for this campaign.
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 ------------ ------------ ---------------
IA Inspect/Trim Dash Mat 0.3
Time allowance includes 0. 1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1. Place vehicle in park, set parking brake and tum ignition to full lock position.
2. Locate accelerator cable between accelerator lever assembly and bulkhead under dash (Figure 1).
3. Measure minimum clearance between accelerator cable and dash mat.
4. If clearance of at least 12mm (0.5 inch) exists between cable and dash insulator mat through entire range of pedal travel, proceed to Step 7.
5. Inspect area under mat around location to ensure no wiring was routed under this section.
6. Using a carpet knife or similar tool, carefully cut away a sufficient section of the dash mat to provide at least 12mm (0.5 inch) clearance between pad and accelerator cable through entire range of motion.
7. 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 Limited has decided that CERTAIN 1995-96 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickups/Cab Chassis, Utilities and Suburban model trucks equipped with gasoline engines fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 124, "Accelerator Control Systems." Some of these vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat. The dash mat may bind the throttle such that if this system were tested for maximum retum times as required by CMVSS 124, it may not meet these requirements.
To correct this condition, your dealer will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide clearance.
This service will be provided 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.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.
Customer Support Department General Motors of Canada Limited
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.
