HOOD PAINT FLAKING (REPLACE HOOD)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1989 C/K 1,2,3

Hood paint flaking or adhesion may be experienced on some 1989 C/K trucks within the breakpoints listed. This condition was caused by an improper galvanizing process. The flaking condition to bare metal will be most noticeable on the edges of the hood.

Hoods that were built within the suspect time period may be identified by the number 39 stamped in the right edge approximately 16 inches from the front of the hood.

If paint flaking occurs on a hood with a number 39 stamped in the right edge and the VIN is within the breakpoints listed, the hood must be replaced and refinished. Do not attempt to refinish the original hood.

VIN within the following breakpoints are suspect:

Start Stop Pontiac East ----- ---- ------------

GMC 1GTGK34N8KE505893 1GTFC24K7KE506147 Chevrolet 1GCJC34KOKE117885 1GCFC24H9KE122469

Fort Wayne

GMC 1GTDC14KOKZ507280 1GTDC14K5KZ508246 Chevrolet 1GCDC14K2KZ124201 1GCDC14K1KZ127235

Oshawa

GMC 2GTEC14K6K1508057 2GTGK29K5K1509338 Chevrolet 2GCDC14H1K1118094 2GCDC14H8K1120392

* When replacing hood under warranty for the above reason, use Labour Operation T 7795 and claim 2.7 Hrs. material allowance $74.47.

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