CAMPAIGN: REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE
SUBJECT: REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE
Models: 1989-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity 1989-1991 Pontiac 6000 1989-1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 1989-1995 Buick Century
TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS
As a result of a Transport Canada compliance test, General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that CERTAIN 1989-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1989-1991 Pontiac 6000, 1989-1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera and 1989-1995 Buick Century model vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety (CMVSS) 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage." These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard seat belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. During loading, stress could cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring and in order to comply with CMVSS 210, dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with new shoulder bolts and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are CERTAIN 1989-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1989-1991 Pontiac 6000, 1989-1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera and 1989-1995 Buick Century model vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:
Year Model Plant Plant Code From Through
1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Ste-Therese 2 100008 122538 1989 Chevrloet Celebrity Oklahoma 6 100002 253268 1989 Pontiac 6000 Tarrytown T 200001 216810 1989 Pontiac 6000 Oklahoma 6 200026 283805 1989 Olds Cutlass Ciera Ste-Therese 2 300026 459986 1989 Olds Cutlass Ciera Framingham G 300004 368536 1989 Olds Cutlass Ciera Oklahoma 6 300001 311417 1989 Buick Century Tarrytown T 400001 477954 1989 Buick Century Framingham G 400003 418215 1989 Buick Century Oklahoma 6 400001 456643 1989 Buick Century Ramos S 600001 602690 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity Ste-Therese 2 100009 131682 1990 Pontiac 6000 Oklahoma 6 200021 266398 1990 Olds Cutlass Ciera Ste-Therese 2 300021 381239 1990 Olds Cutlass Ciera Oklahoma 6 300008 381342 1990 Buick Century Oklahoma 6 400001 489384 1990 Buick Century Ramos S 600001 643330 1990 Buick Century Framingham G 400001 400007 1991 Pontiac 6000 Oklahoma 6 200019 234721 1991 Olds Cutlass Ciera Ste-Therese 2 300014 364368 1991 Olds Cutlass Ciera Oklahoma 6 300009 363198 1991 Buick Century Oklahoma 6 400001 476523 1991 Buick Century Ramos S 600001 640000 1992 Olds Cutlass Ciera Oklahoma 6 300013 441835 1992 Buick Century Oklahoma 6 400001 494725 1992 Buick Century Ramos S 600001 633438 1993 Olds Cutlass Ciera Oklahoma 6 300029 456779 1993 Buick Century Oklahoma 6 400002 494313 1993 Buick Century Ramos S 600001 638126 1994 Olds Cutlass Ciera Oklahoma 6 300020 442239 1994 Buick Century Oklahoma 6 400001 509335 1994 Buick Century Ramos S 600001 628627 Olds Cutlass Ciera Oklahoma 6 300010 435346 1995 Buick Century Oklahoma 6 400001 513699
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK DCS SCREEN 45 OR YOUR V.I.N. LISTING BEFORE PERFORMING CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AFFECTED. 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 kilometers 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:
Owners will be notified of this campaign on their vehicles by first class mail from General Motors (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin). Mailing of owner letters will be scheduled as parts become available,
PARTS INFORMATION:
Parts required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15677022 Bolt, Seat Belt Anchor (Merchandise pack of 10) 2 11515174 Patch, Sound Barrier (6 per sheet) 2 (Merchandise pack of 3) 993363 Adhesive, Loctite Thread (10 ml) -or- .2 ml Equivalent Thread Locking Adhesive
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
2A Replace Rear Outboard Seat Belt Attaching Bolts .4
Time allowance includes 0.1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on dealer net plus 30% for 1989-93 models and 40% for 1994-95 models to cover parts handling.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
IMPORTANT: THE PATCH, GM PART NO. 11515174 SHOULD BE CUT IN HALF LENGTHWISE, AND EACH PIECE THEN CUT IN THIRDS, TO PROVIDE SIX (6) PIECES (APPROXIMATELY 21/8" X 21/2") FOR EACH PATCH. TWO OF THESE SMALLER PIECES ARE TO BE USED PER VEHICLE AS "ANTI-RATTLE" PATCHES.
ALL
1. Remove rear seat cushion assembly (see Figures 1 & 3).
SEDANS & WAGONS ONLY
2. Remove rear attaching screw from carpet retainer at rear door opening.
3. Carefully pull lock pillar trim from under the sill plate and using a block of wood as a brace, reposition the lock pillar trim inboard to provide access to the seat belt attaching bolt (see Figure 2).
COUPES ONLY
Using a utility knife (or other suitable tool), remove a portion of the trim panel at the seat belt opening. This portion should be equal to the width of the opening on the trim panel (see Figures 3 & 4). Caution should be taken not to damage seat belt.
ALL MODELS
4. Remove the original seat belt attaching bolt (see Figures 2 & 5). Bolt IS NOT to be reused.
5. Remove release paper from back of one 2 1/8 x 2 1/2 noise control patch, position and install patch to body (prior to anchor bolt installation) directly over seat belt attaching hole (see Figure 6).
ALL
6. Apply high strength thread adhesive such as GM #993363 or Loctite #272 (or equivalent) to new anchor bolt threads prior to bolt installation.
7. Reinstall seat belt using NEW attaching bolt and torque bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb. ft.) (see Figures 2 & 5).
SEDANS & WAGONS ONLY
8. Remove wood block, reinstall lock pillar trim and carpet retainer attaching screw.
ALL MODELS
9. Repeat applicable steps 2 through 8 for other side of vehicle.
10. 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
As a result of a Transport Canada compliance test, General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that CERTAIN 1989-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1989-1991 Pontiac 6000, 1989-1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera and 1989-1995 Buick Century model vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety (CMVSS) 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage." These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard seat belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. During loading, stress could cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring and in order to comply with CMVSS 210, your dealer will replace the existing anchor bolts with new shoulder bolts and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
This service will be provided for you at no charge.
Please contact your GM dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date.
If parts are required, ask your dealer for details regarding their availability. If parts are not in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your 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
MODELS: 1989-1990 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY 1989-1991 PONTIAC 6000 1989-1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERA 1989-1995 BUICK CENTURY
DESCRIPTION: REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE
IMPORTANT
As a result of a Transport Canada compliance test, General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that CERTAIN 1989-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1989-1991 Pontiac 6000, 1989-1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera and 1989-1995 Buick Century model vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety (CMVSS) 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage." These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard seat belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. During loading, stress could cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring and in order to comply with CMVSS 210, dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with new shoulder bolts and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15677022 Bolt, Seat Belt Anchor (Merchandise pack of 10) 2 11515174 Patch Sound Barrier (6 per sheet) 2 (Merchandise pack of 3) 993363 Adhesive, Loctite Thread (10 ml) -or- .2 ml equivalent Thread Locking Adhesive
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.
