CAMPAIGN: HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT: HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY

Models: 1989-93 Chevrolet Sprint and 1989-91 Pontiac Firefly

TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS

General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1989-93 Chevrolet Sprint and 1989-91 Pontiac Firefly model vehicles. Mislocated hood striker assembly attachment spot welds on some of these vehicles cause cracks to initiate on the hood inner panel. If a crack occurs, upon closing the hood, the hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch. This could result in a hood fly-up while the vehicle is in motion, and could cause a vehicle crash without prior waming.

To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, dealers are to install two (2) bolts and nuts to. better secure the striker assembly to the hood inner panel. At this time, dealers are also to ensure that the three (3) existing hood latch assembly retaining bolts are properly torqued.

VEHICLES INVOLVED:

Involved are certain 1989-93 Chevrolet Sprint and 1989-91 Pontiac Firefly vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:

Year Model Plant Plant Code From Through

1989 M-Car Kosai "K" SOP EOP 1990 M-Car Kosai "K" SOP EOP 1991 M-Car Kosai "K" SOP EOP 1991 M-Car Cami "6" SOP EOP 1992 M-Car Kosai "K" SOP EOP 1992 M-Car Cami "6" SOP EOP 1993 M-Car Kosai "K" PK200280 PK206806 1993 M-Car Cami "6" P6700009 P6729876

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.

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 instruc.tions 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:

Parts required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:

Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------- ---------------- 11514753 6 mm Bolt 2

11503750 6 mm Nut 2

120385 Washer 2

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 Install bolts and Tighten latch . 3

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.

SPECIAL TOOL

Each dealer will be shipped (at no cost to dealer) a nut holder tool (J-41051) during the week of DECEMBER 13, 1993. Additional tools if required can be obtained by calling Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233. Dealers will be charged for any additional tools ordered.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

Figures referenced are located on pages 4 and 5.

Tools Required: J-41051 Nut Holder

HOOD STRIKER

1. Raise hood and support with prop rod.

2. Position nut in hexagonal hole of nut holder tool (J-4105 1) as shown in Figure 1.

3. Insert nut holder tool (with nut) into opening in striker bracket as illustrated in Figure 4.

Notice: Figure 5 may be useful in locating positions referenced.

4. Position nut in nut holder tool over forward most hole in striker bracket (hole labeled "F" in figures). See Figures 2 and 3.

5. Install bolt with washer into nut while continuing to hold nut with tool. Torque bolt to 8 to 12 N.m (6 to 8.5 lb. ft.) and remove nut holder tool. See Figures 6 and 7.

6. Install another nut, bolt and washer to opposite striker hole (hole labeled "G" in figures) repeating steps 2 through 4.

HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

1. Check torques of three (3) hood latch retaining bolts on hood latch (see Figure 8). All bolts should be torqued to 7 N.m (5 lb. ft.). Correct bolt torques as required.

2. Close hood to assure latch assembly and striker are properly aligned and are engaging correctly. Correct as required.

3. Pull hood release knob located on driver's side of instrument panel to assure striker will release and engage with latch assembly properly. Correct as required.

4. 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 determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1989-93 Chevrolet Sprint and 1989-91 Pontiac Firefly model vehicles. Mislocated hood striker assembly attachment spot welds on some of these vehicles cause cracks to initiate on the hood inner panel. If a crack occurs, upon closing the hood, the hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch. This could result in a hood fly-up while the vehicle is in motion, and could cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.

To prevent the possibility of this condition occum'ng, your dealer will install two (2) bolts and nuts to secure the striker assembly to the hood inner panel. At this time, he will also ensure that the hood latch assembly fasteners are properly tightened.

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, diey 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

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.