CAMPAIGN: INTERIOR LAMPS MAY ILLUMINATE DURING DRIVING. Oldsmobile Achieva 1996

REVISION: 03/06/98 CAMPAIGN 98011A

THIS BULLETIN SUPERCEDES AND REPLACES CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 98011 ISSUED FEBRUARY, 1998. THE "VEHICLES INVOLVED" SECTION HAS BEEN REVISED. CORRECTIONS TO THE ENDING V.I.N. BREAKPOINTS HAVE BEEN MADE. PLEASE DISCARD BULLETIN 98011. ______________________________________________________________________

NOTE: GM OF CANADA VERSION OF 98011A IS LOCATED BELOW THE U.S. VERSION

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PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 98011A MARCH, 1998

PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN

FMVSS NON-COMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN

SUBJECT: 98011A- INTERIOR LAMPS MAY ILLUMINATE DURING DRIVING

MODELS: CERTAIN 1996 'J', 'L', AND 'N' VEHICLES

IMPORTANT: DUE TO LIMITED INITIAL PARTS AVAILABILITY, AND ESTIMATES THAT LESS THAN TEN (10) PERCENT OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE MID-FUNCTION INTEGRATED CONTROL AND ALARM MODULE (MICAM), DEALERS ARE REQUESTED TO ORDER MODULES ONLY AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN HAS VERIFIED THAT THE MODULE MUST BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES; THE FIRST PHASE WILL BE MAILED THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27TH, WITH THE SECOND PHASE BEING MAILED THE WEEK OF MARCH 13TH.

THE HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT, AS AMENDED, PROVIDES THAT EACH VEHICLE WHICH IS SUBJECT TO A RECALL CAMPAIGN OF THIS TYPE MUST BE ADEQUATELY REPAIRED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AFTER THE CUSTOMER HAS TENDERED IT FOR REPAIR. A FAILURE TO REPAIR WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER TENDER OF A VEHICLE IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF FAILURE TO REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME.

IF THE CONDITION IS NOT ADEQUATELY REPAIRED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, THE CUSTOMER MAY BE ENTITLED TO AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLY EQUIVALENT VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE OR TO A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE LESS A REASONABLE ALLOWANCE FOR DEPRECIATION.

TO AVOID HAVING TO PROVIDE THESE BURDENSOME REMEDIES, EVERY EFFORT MUST BE MADE TO PROMPTLY SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH EACH CUSTOMER AND TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. AS YOU WILL SEE IN READING THE ATTACHED COPY OF THE LETTER THAT IS BEING SENT TO CUSTOMERS, THE CUSTOMERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER IF THEIR DEALER DOES NOT REMEDY THE CONDITION WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF THE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE. IF THE CONDITION IS NOT REMEDIED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, THEY ARE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.

DEFECT INVOLVED GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, CHEVROLET CORSICA, CHEVROLET BERETTA, PONTIAC SUNFIRE, PONTIAC GRAND AM, OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA, BUICK SKYLARK MODEL VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INTERIOR LAMPS MAY TURN ON BY THEMSELVES, FIVE TO THIRTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF WITH THE SWITCH. THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE WILL TURN THEM OFF AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AT NIGHT, THE INCREASED GLARE COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION OCCURRING, DEALERS ARE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM) AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

INVOLVED ARE CERTAIN 1996 'J', 'L', AND 'N' MODEL VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN THE FOLLOWING VIN BREAKPOINTS:

YEAR DIVISION MODEL PLANT CODE FROM THROUGH

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LORDSTOWN "7" T7100001 T7203710 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RAMOS "S" TS800001 TS855344 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LANSING "M" TM100003 TM117244 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER GENASYS "B" TB100001 TB102884 1996 CHEVROLET BERETTA/ CORSICA WILMINGTON "Y" TY100001 TY164087 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE LORDSTOWN "7" T7500001 T7540582 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE RAMOS "S" TS800015 TS855328 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GENASYS "B" TB200001 TB201811 1996 PONTIAC GRANDAM LANSING "C" TC700002 TC738014 1996 PONTIAC GRANDAM LANSING "M" TM500002 TM515310 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA LANSING "M" TM300001 TM312400 1996 BUICK SKYLARK LANSING "C" TC400001 TC413677

NOTICE: DEALERS SHOULD CONFIRM VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY THROUGH VISS (VEHICLE INFORMATION SERVICE SYSTEM) PRIOR TO BEGINNING CAMPAIGN REPAIRS. NOT ALL VEHICLES WITHIN THE ABOVE BREAKPOINTS MAY BE INVOLVED

INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. COMPUTER LISTINGS CONTAINING THE COMPLETE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, CUSTOMER NAME AND ADDRESS DATA HAVE BEEN PREPARED, AND ARE BEING FURNISHED TO INVOLVED DEALERS WITH THE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN. CUSTOMER NAME AND ADDRESS DATA FURNISHED WILL ENABLE DEALERS TO FOLLOW-UP WITH CUSTOMERS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. ANY DEALER NOT RECEIVING A COMPUTER LISTING WITH THE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN HAS NO INVOLVED VEHICLES CURRENTLY ASSIGNED.

THESE DEALER LISTINGS MAY CONTAIN CUSTOMER 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.

PARTS INFORMATION

PARTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS CAMPAIGN ARE TO BE OBTAINED FROM GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE PARTS OPERATIONS (GMSPO). PLEASE REFER TO YOUR "INVOLVED VEHICLES LISTING" PRIOR TO ORDERING REQUIREMENTS. NORMAL ORDERS SHOULD BE PLACED ON A DRO = DAILY REPLENISHMENT ORDER. AN EMERGENCY REQUIREMENT SHOULD BE ORDERED ON A CSO = CUSTOMER SPECIAL ORDER.

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY/ VEHICLE

16231509 MODULE ASSEMBLY - 'J' CAR 0 OR 1 16231519 MODULE ASSEMBLY - 'N' CAR 0 OR 1 16231489 MODULE ASSEMBLY - 'L' CAR 0 OR 1 09441956 TEST BULB - TRADE # 921 (ALL EXCEPT 'J' CONVERTIBLE) 1 09433040 TEST BULB - TRADE # 561 ('J' CONVERTIBLE) 1

NOTICE: DUE TO LIMITED INITIAL PARTS AVAILABILITY AND ESTIMATES THAT LESS THAN TEN (10) PERCENT OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE MID-FUNCTION INTEGRATED CONTROL AND ALARM MODULE (MICAM), DEALERS ARE REQUESTED TO ORDER MODULES ONLY AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN HAS VERIFIED THAT THE MODULE MUST BE REPLACED.

OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES; THE FIRST PHASE WILL BE MAILED THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27TH, WITH THE SECOND PHASE BEING MAILED THE WEEK OF MARCH 13TH.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN ON THEIR VEHICLES BY GENERAL MOTORS (SEE COPY OF TYPICAL CUSTOMER LETTER INCLUDED WITH THIS BULLETIN - ACTUAL DIVISIONAL LETTER MAY VARY SLIGHTLY).

DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY

ALL UNSOLD NEW VEHICLES IN DEALERS' POSSESSION AND SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN MUST BE HELD AND INSPECTED/REPAIRED PER THE SERVICE PROCEDURE OF THIS CAMPAIGN BULLETIN BEFORE CUSTOMERS TAKE POSSESSION OF THESE VEHICLES.

DEALERS ARE TO SERVICE ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN AT NO CHARGE TO CUSTOMERS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, AGE OF VEHICLE, OR OWNERSHIP, FROM THIS TIME FORWARD. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLES SOLD FROM YOUR VEHICLE INVENTORY, AND FOR WHICH THERE IS NO CUSTOMER INFORMATION INDICATED ON THE DEALER LISTING, ARE TO BE CONTACTED BY THE DEALER. ARRANGEMENTS ARE TO BE MADE TO MAKE THE REQUIRED CORRECTION ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN. THIS COULD BE DONE BY MAILING TO SUCH CUSTOMERS A COPY OF THE APPROPRIATE CUSTOMER LETTER ACCOMPANYING THIS BULLETIN. CAMPAIGN FOLLOW-UP CARDS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE, SINCE THE CUSTOMER MAY NOT AS YET HAVE RECEIVED THE NOTIFICATION LETTER.

IN SUMMARY, WHENEVER A VEHICLE SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN ENTERS YOUR 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.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOTICE TO YOU THAT THE NEW MOTOR VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNDER 41 U.S.C. SECTION 30112 OF THE HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT AS AMENDED, IT IS ILLEGAL FOR A DEALER TO SELL A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH THE DEALER KNOWS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH AN APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD. AS A CONSEQUENCE, IF YOU SELL ANY OF THESE MOTOR VEHICLES WITHOUT FIRST PERFORMING THE CAMPAIGN CORRECTION, YOUR DEALERSHIP MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CIVIL PENALTY UP TO $1,000 FOR EACH SUCH SALE.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

THE FOLLOWING INSPECTION/REPAIR PROCEDURE WILL IDENTIFY LAMP CONTROL MODULES THAT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE REQUIRES TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT OF ONE OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INTERIOR LAMP BULBS WITH A HIGHER CURRENT TEST BULB. THE OPERATION OF THE INTERIOR LAMPS WILL THEN BE OBSERVED WHILE OPENING AND CLOSING THE DRIVER'S DOOR TEN (10) TIMES, WITH A 60 SECOND BULB COOLING INTERVAL BETWEEN EACH CYCLE.

A FLOW-CHART OF THIS INSPECTION/REPAIR PROCESS IS INCLUDED AFTER THE SERVICE PROCEDURE TEXT.

CAUTION:

BULBS MAY BE HOT TO THE TOUCH. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN TOUCHING BULBS THAT HAVE BEEN "ON". NEVER TOUCH A BULB THAT IS "ON".

1. CHECK TO SEE THAT ALL INTERIOR LAMPS ARE WORKING. IF ANY BULBS ARE NOT WORKING, CHECK THE BULB, FUSE, AND DOOR JAMB SWITCHES. IF BULBS, FUSES, AND DOOR JAMB SWITCHES ARE ALL FOUND TO BE FUNCTIONAL AND THE INTERIOR LAMPS ARE NOT WORKING, PROCEED DIRECTLY TO STEP #12. IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS ARE WORKING PROPERLY, PROCEED TO STEP #2.

2. REMOVE THE APPROPRIATE DOME OR QUARTER PANEL LAMP LENS AS SHOWN IN TABLE #1.

3. REMOVE THE APPROPRIATE BULB (ONE BULB ONLY) AS SHOWN IN TABLE #1.

4. INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE TEST BULB (ONE BULB ONLY) AS SHOWN IN TABLE #1.

5. TURN THE IGNITION TO THE "ON" POSITION.

6. EXIT THE VEHICLE AND CLOSE ALL DOORS.

7. WAIT AT LEAST SIXTY (60) SECONDS.

8. OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.

9. IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS DO NOT TURN "ON" WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS OPENED, PROCEED TO STEP #12 AND REPLACE THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM) WITH THE APPROPRIATE P/N MODULE AS SHOWN IN TABLE #1.

IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS DO TURN "ON" WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS OPENED, PROCEED TO STEP #10.

10. CLOSE THE DOOR. THE INTERIOR LAMPS SHOULD TURN "OFF" AFTER APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) SECONDS. IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS DO NOT TURN OFF AS EXPECTED, SEE SECTION 8A OF THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR.

11. RETURN TO STEP #7 AND REPEAT STEPS #7, #8, #9, AND #10 NINE (9) MORE TIMES, FOR A TOTAL OF TEN (10) CYCLES.

IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS FAIL TO TURN "ON" DURING ANY OF THE 10 TRIALS, GO TO STEP #12 AND REPLACE THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM).

IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS WORK PROPERLY FOR ALL TEN (10) CYCLES, PROCEED TO STEP #16.

12. REMOVE THE APPROPRIATE SOUND INSULATOR PANEL:

'J' CAR: RH SIDE - 2 SCREWS (REFER TO PAGE 8C2-6 OF THE 1996 SERVICE MANUAL) 'L' CAR: LH SIDE - 3 SCREWS, 1 NUT (REFER TO PAGE 8C-8 OF THE 1996 SERVICE MANUAL) 'N' CAR: LH SIDE - 1 NUT, 2 LOCKING FASTENERS (REFER TO PAGE 8C2-3 OF THE 1996 SERVICE MANUAL)

DISENGAGE ANY COURTESY LAMPS ATTACHED TO THE SOUND INSULATOR PANEL.

13. DISCONNECT ALL WIRING HARNESSES, REMOVE ONE (1) SCREW AND REMOVE THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM).

14. CONNECT ALL WIRING HARNESSES AND INSTALL NEW LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM).

15. INSTALL THE SOUND INSULATOR PANEL.

16. REPLACE THE TEST BULB WITH THE OEM BULB THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY REMOVED. NOTICE: THE ORIGINAL BULB MUST BE RE-INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE TEST BULB DRAWS HIGHER CURRENT THAN THE ORIGINAL BULB, AND MAY RESULT IN UNEVEN LIGHTING LEVELS AND/OR HIGHER TEMPERATURE IN THE BULB ENCLOSURE. 17. REPLACE THE LAMP LENS THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY REMOVED.

18. INSTALL THE GM CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL.

TABLE #1

CAR LINE LAMP LOCATION TEST BULB # OEM BULB # NEW MICAM P/N

J-BASE AND J WITH SUNROOF EXC CNVTBL DOME # 921 # 912 16231509

J-UPLEVEL EXC CNVTBL DOME # 921 # 906 16231509

J-CONVERTIBLE RIGHT REAR QTR # 561 # 563 16231509

N-ALL FOOT WELL (LH) # 921 # 194 16231519

L-ALL FOOT WELL (LH) # 921 # 194 16231489

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

EACH VEHICLE CORRECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN WILL REQUIRE A "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL". EACH LABEL PROVIDES A SPACE TO INCLUDE THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER AND 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 BY THE CUSTOMER FOR PERIODIC SERVICING. WHEN INSTALLING THE CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL, BE SURE TO INSTALL THE CLEAR PROTECTIVE COVERING. ADDITIONAL CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABELS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM VISPAC INCORPORATED BY CALLING 1-800-269-5100 (MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. EST). ASK FOR ITEM NUMBER S-1015 WHEN ORDERING.

APPLY THE "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL" ONLY ON A CLEAN, DRY SURFACE.

CLAIM INFORMATION

SUBMIT A PRODUCT CAMPAIGN CLAIM WITH THE INFORMATION INDICATED BELOW:

PART FAILED PARTS LABOR LABOR NET REPAIR PERFORMED COUNT PART NO. ALLOW CC-FC OP * HOURS ITEM

INSPECT ONLY FOR PROPER MICAM FUNCTION 1 09441956 OR 09433040 ** MA-96 V0143 0.4

INSPECT FOR PROPER MICAM FUNCTION AND REPLACE MICAM 2 16231509 OR 16231489 OR 16231519 ** MA-96 V0144 0.6 (J/L) 0.7 (N)

* FOR CAMPAIGN ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOWANCE, ADD 0.1 HOURS TO THE "LABOR HOURS".

** THE "PARTS ALLOWANCE" SHOULD BE THE SUM TOTAL OF THE CURRENT GMSPO DEALER NET PRICE PLUS 40% FOR TEST BULBS AND MICAMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR.

*** PARTS COUNT MAY BE 0 OR 1 (INSPECT ONLY) OR 1 OR 2 (INSPECT AND REPLACE MICAM) IF TEST BULBS ARE RE-USED.

REFER TO THE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION CLAIMS PROCESSING MANUAL FOR DETAILS ON PRODUCT CAMPAIGN CLAIM SUBMISSION.

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GM BULLETINS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS, NOT A "DO-IT-YOURSELFER". THEY ARE WRITTEN TO INFORM THESE 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 TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, 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 YOUR DEALER/RETAILER FOR INFORMATION ON WHETHER YOUR VEHICLE MAY BENEFIT FROM THE INFORMATION.

WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

98011-S

(SAMPLE OF NOTIFICATION USED)

FEBRUARY, 1998

DEAR CHEVROLET CAVALIER, CHEVROLET CORSICA, CHEVROLET BERETTA, PONTIAC SUNFIRE, PONTIAC GRAND AM, OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA, BUICK SKYLARK OWNER:

THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO YOU IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT.

REASON FOR THIS RECALL: GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, CHEVROLET CORSICA, CHEVROLET BERETTA, PONTIAC SUNFIRE, PONTIAC GRAND AM, OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA, BUICK SKYLARK MODEL VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INTERIOR LAMPS MAY TURN ON BY THEMSELVES, FIVE TO THIRTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF WITH THE SWITCH. THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE WILL TURN THEM OFF AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AT NIGHT, THE INCREASED GLARE COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

WHAT WILL BE DONE: TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION AND IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101, DEALERS ARE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU AT NO CHARGE.

HOW LONG WILL THE REPAIR TAKE: THE LENGTH OF TIME REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS INSPECTION (AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY) IS APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES. ADDITIONAL TIME MAY BE REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE AND PROCESS YOUR VEHICLE. IF YOUR DEALER HAS A LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES AWAITING SERVICE, THIS ADDITIONAL TIME MAY BE SIGNIFICANT. PLEASE ASK YOUR DEALER IF YOU WISH TO KNOW HOW MUCH ADDITIONAL TIME WILL BE NEEDED.

CONTACTING YOUR DEALER: PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ARRANGE A SERVICE DATE. IF THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATES THAT THE INTERIOR LAMP MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, YOUR DEALER MAY NEED TO ORDER THE REQUIRED PART AND SCHEDULE A SECOND SERVICE DATE. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING THIS INSPECTION HAVE BEEN SENT TO YOUR DEALER. PLEASE ASK YOUR DEALER IF YOU WISH TO KNOW HOW MUCH TIME WILL BE NEEDED TO SCHEDULE, PROCESS, AND REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE. YOUR CHEVROLET, PONTIAC, OLDSMOBILE, BUICK DEALER IS BEST EQUIPPED TO OBTAIN PARTS AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO CORRECT YOUR VEHICLE AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE. SHOULD YOUR DEALER BE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE DATE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE/RELATIONS CENTER AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS:

DIVISION

NUMBER DEAF, HEARING IMPAIRED OR SPEECH IMPAIRED*

BUICK 1-800-521-7300 1-800-832-8425

CADILLAC 1-800-458-8006 1-800-833-2622

CHEVROLET 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2439

GMC 1-800-462-8782 1-800-462-8583

PONTIAC 1-800-762-2737 1-800-833-7668

OLDSMOBILE 1-800-442-6537 1-800-833-6537

* UTILIZES TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES FOR THE DEAF/TEXT TELEPHONES (TDD/TTY)

IF, AFTER CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, YOU ARE STILL NOT SATISFIED THAT WE HAVE DONE OUR BEST TO REMEDY THIS CONDITION WITHOUT CHARGE AND WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, YOU MAY WISH TO WRITE THE ADMINISTRATOR, NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, 400 SEVENTH STREET, S.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 OR CALL 1-800-424-9393 (WASHINGTON D.C. RESIDENTS USE 202-366-0123).

CUSTOMER REPLY CARD: THE ENCLOSED OWNER REPLY CARD IDENTIFIES YOUR VEHICLE. PRESENTATION OF THIS CARD TO YOUR DEALER WILL ASSIST IN PROCESSING YOUR VEHICLE 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.

WE ARE SORRY TO CAUSE YOU THIS INCONVENIENCE; HOWEVER, WE HAVE TAKEN THIS ACTION IN THE INTEREST OF YOUR SAFETY AND CONTINUED SATISFACTION WITH OUR PRODUCTS.

CHEVROLET, PONTIAC, OLDSMOBILE, BUICK MOTOR DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

COPYRIGHT 1998 GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ********************************************************************** GM OF CANADA VERSION ********************************************************************** PRODUCT CAMPAIGNS 98011A FEBRUARY 1998

PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN

CMVSS NON-COMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN

SUBJECT: CAMPAIGN 98011 INTERIOR LAMPS MAY ILLUMINATE DURING DRIVING

MODELS: 1996 'J', 'L', AND 'N' VEHICLES

IMPORTANT: DUE TO LIMITED INITIAL PARTS AVAILABILITY, AND ESTIMATES THAT LESS THAN TEN (10) PERCENT OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE MID-FUNCTION INTEGRATED CONTROL AND ALARM MODULE (MICAM), DEALERS ARE REQUESTED TO ORDER MODULES ONLY AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN HAS VERIFIED THAT THE MODULE MUST BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES; THE FIRST PHASE WILL BE MAILED THE WEEK OF MARCH 2ND, WITH THE SECOND PHASE BEING MAILED THE WEEK OF MARCH 16TH.

DEFECT INVOLVED

GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA LIMITED HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, CORSICA AND BERETTA; PONTIAC SUNFIRE AND GRAND AM; OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA AND BUICK SKYLARK MODEL VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (CMVSS) 101, "CONTROL LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION." THE INTERIOR LAMPS MAY TURN ON BY THEMSELVES, FIVE TO THIRTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF WITH THE SWITCH. THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE WILL TURN THEM OFF AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AT NIGHT, THE INCREASED GLARE COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION OCCURRING, DEALERS ARE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM) AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

INVOLVED ARE CERTAIN 1996 'J', 'L', AND 'N' MODEL VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN THE FOLLOWING VIN BREAKPOINTS:

YEAR DIVISION MODEL PLANT CODE FROM THROUGH

NOTE: PLEASE CHECK DCS SCREEN 445 OR YOUR V.I.N. LISTING BEFORE PERFORMING CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AFFECTED. ONLY AFFECTED VIN'S WILL BE PAID.

INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. COMPUTER LISTINGS CONTAINING THE COMPLETE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, CUSTOMER NAME AND ADDRESS DATA HAVE BEEN PREPARED, AND ARE BEING FURNISHED TO INVOLVED DEALERS WITH THE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN. THE CUSTOMER NAME AND ADDRESS DATA FURNISHED WILL ENABLE DEALERS TO FOLLOW-UP WITH CUSTOMERS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. ANY DEALER NOT RECEIVING A COMPUTER LISTING WITH THE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN HAS NO INVOLVED VEHICLES CURRENTLY ASSIGNED.

THESE DEALER LISTINGS MAY CONTAIN CUSTOMER NAMES AND ADDRESSES OBTAINED FROM THE INTER-PROVINCIAL RECORDS. THE USE OF SUCH MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION DATA FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE IS A VIOLATION OF PROVINCIAL LAWS. ACCORDINGLY, YOU ARE URGED TO LIMIT THE USE OF THIS LISTING TO THE FOLLOW-UP NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THIS CAMPAIGN.

PARTS INFORMATION

PARTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS CAMPAIGN ARE TO BE OBTAINED FROM GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE PARTS OPERATIONS (GMSPO). PLEASE REFER TO YOUR "INVOLVED VEHICLES LISTING" PRIOR TO ORDERING REQUIREMENTS.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY/VEHICLE

16236569 MODULE ASSEMBLY - 'J' CAR 0 OR 1

16231519 MODULE ASSEMBLY - 'N' CAR 0 OR 1

16231489 MODULE ASSEMBLY - 'L' CAR 0 OR 1

9441956 TEST BULB - TRADE # 921 (ALL EXCEPT 'J' CONVERTIBLE) 1

9433040 TEST BULB - TRADE # 561 ('J' CONVERTIBLE) 1

16236579 MODULE ASSEMBLY - J/L CAR (EXPORT) 0 OR 1

NOTICE: DUE TO LIMITED INITIAL PARTS AVAILABILITY AND ESTIMATES THAT LESS THAN TEN (10) PERCENT OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE MID-FUNCTION INTEGRATED CONTROL AND ALARM MODULE (MICAM), DEALERS ARE REQUESTED TO ORDER MODULES ONLY AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN HAS VERIFIED THAT THE MODULE MUST BE REPLACED.

OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES; THE FIRST PHASE WILL BE MAILED THE WEEK OF MARH 2ND, WITH THE SECOND PHASE BEING MAILED THE WEEK OF MARCH 16TH.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

ALL CUSTOMERS 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 CUSTOMER LETTER INCLUDED WITH THIS BULLETIN).

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 CUSTOMERS TAKE POSSESSION OF THESE VEHICLES.

DEALERS ARE TO SERVICE ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN AT NO CHARGE TO CUSTOMERS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, AGE OF VEHICLE, OR OWNERSHIP, FROM THIS TIME FORWARD.

CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLES SOLD FROM YOUR VEHICLE INVENTORY, AND FOR WHICH THERE IS NO CUSTOMER INFORMATION INDICATED ON THE DEALER LISTING, ARE TO BE CONTACTED BY THE DEALER. ARRANGEMENTS ARE TO BE MADE TO MAKE THE REQUIRED CORRECTION ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN. THIS COULD BE DONE BY MAILING TO SUCH CUSTOMERS A COPY OF THE APPROPRIATE CUSTOMER LETTER ACCOMPANYING THIS BULLETIN.

IN SUMMARY, WHENEVER A VEHICLE SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN ENTERS YOUR VEHICLE INVENTORY, OR IS IN YOUR DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE IN THE FUTURE, YOU MUST TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO BE SURE THE CAMPAIGN CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE BEFORE SELLING OR RELEASING THE VEHICLE.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

A FLOW-CHART OF THIS INSPECTION/REPAIR PROCESS IS INCLUDED AFTER THE SERVICE PROCEDURE TEXT.

CAUTION:

BULBS MAY BE HOT TO THE TOUCH. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN TOUCHING BULBS THAT HAVE BEEN "ON". NEVER TOUCH A BULB THAT IS "ON".

2. REMOVE THE APPROPRIATE DOME OR QUARTER PANEL LAMP LENS AS SHOWN IN TABLE #1.

3. REMOVE THE APPROPRIATE BULB (ONE BULB ONLY) AS SHOWN IN TABLE #1.

4. INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE TEST BULB (ONE BULB ONLY) AS SHOWN IN TABLE #1.

5. TURN THE IGNITION TO THE "ON" POSITION.

6. EXIT THE VEHICLE AND CLOSE ALL DOORS.

7. WAIT AT LEAST SIXTY (60) SECONDS.

8. OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.

9. IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS DO NOT TURN "ON" WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS OPENED, PROCEED TO STEP #12 AND REPLACE THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM) WITH THE APPROPRIATE P/N MODULE AS SHOWN IN TABLE #1.

IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS DO TURN "ON" WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS OPENED, PROCEED TO STEP #10.

10. CLOSE THE DOOR (THE INTERIOR LAMPS SHOULD TURN "OFF" AFTER APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) SECONDS). IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS DO NOT TURN OFF AS EXPECTED, SEE SECTION 8A OF THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR.

11. RETURN TO STEP #7 AND REPEAT STEPS #7, #8, #9, AND #10 NINE (9) MORE TIMES, FOR A TOTAL OF TEN (10) CYCLES.

IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS FAIL TO TURN "ON" DURING ANY OF THE 10 TRIALS, GO TO STEP #12 AND REPLACE THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM).

IF THE INTERIOR LAMPS WORK PROPERLY FOR ALL TEN (10) CYCLES, PROCEED TO STEP #16.

12. REMOVE THE APPROPRIATE SOUND INSULATOR PANEL:

DISENGAGE ANY COURTESY LAMPS ATTACHED TO THE SOUND INSULATOR PANEL.

13. DISCONNECT ALL WIRING HARNESSES, REMOVE ONE (1) SCREW AND REMOVE THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM).

14. CONNECT ALL WIRING HARNESSES AND INSTALL NEW LAMP CONTROL MODULE (MICAM).

15. INSTALL THE SOUND INSULATOR PANEL.

16. REPLACE THE TEST BULB WITH THE OEM BULB THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY REMOVED.

NOTICE: THE ORIGINAL BULB MUST BE REINSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE TEST BULB DRAWS HIGHER CURRENT THAN THE ORIGINAL BULB, AND MAY RESULT IN UNEVEN LIGHTING LEVELS AND/OR HIGHER TEMPERATURE IN THE BULB ENCLOSURE.

17. REPLACE THE LAMP LENS THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY REMOVED.

18. INSTALL CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL.

TABLE #1

CAR LINE LAMP LOCATION TEST BULB # OEM BULB # NEW MICAM P/N

J-BASE / J WITH SUNROOF EXCEPT CONVERTIBLE DOME # 921 # 912 16231509

J-UPLEVEL EXCEPT CONVERTIBLE DOME # 921 # 906 16231509

J-CONVERTIBLE RIGHT REAR QTR # 561 # 563 16231509

N-ALL FOOT WELL (LH) # 921 # 194 16231519

L-ALL FOOT WELL (LH) # 921 # 194 16231489

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

EACH VEHICLE CORRECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN WILL REQUIRE A "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL." EACH LABEL PROVIDES A SPACE TO INCLUDE THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER AND 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.

INSERT CAMPAIGN NUMBER

INSERT DEALER CODE

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 BY THE CUSTOMER FOR PERIODIC SERVICING. ADDITIONAL CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABELS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM DGN BY CALLING 1-800-668-5539 (MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. EST). ASK FOR ITEM NUMBER GMP 91 WHEN ORDERING.

APPLY THE "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL" ONLY ON A CLEAN, DRY SURFACE.

CLAIM INFORMATION

SUBMIT A PRODUCT CAMPAIGN CLAIM WITH THE INFORMATION INDICATED BELOW:

PART FAILED PARTS LABOR LABOR NET REPAIR PERFORMED COUNT PART NO. ALLOW CC-FC OP * HOURS ITEM

INSPECT ONLY FOR PROPER MICAM FUNCTION 1 09441956 OR 09433040 ** MA-96 V0143 0.4

INSPECT FOR PROPER MICAM FUNCTION AND REPLACE MICAM 2 16231509 OR 16231489 OR 16231519 ** MA-96 V0144 0.6 (J/L) 0.7 (N)

* FOR CAMPAIGN ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOWANCE, ADD 0.1 HOURS TO THE "LABOUR HOURS".

** THE "PARTS ALLOWANCE" SHOULD BE THE SUM TOTAL OF THE CURRENT GMSPO DEALER NET PRICE PLUS 40% FOR TEST BULBS AND MICAMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR.

*** PARTS COUNT MAY BE 0 OR 1 (INSPECT ONLY) OR 1 OR 2 (INSPECT AND REPLACE MICAM) IF TEST BULBS ARE REUSED.

REFER TO THE GENERAL MOTORS CLAIMS PROCESSING MANUAL FOR DETAILS ON PRODUCT CAMPAIGN CLAIM SUBMISSION.

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