CAMPAIGN: INCORRECT EVAP. EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER. Buick Skylark 1996

NOTE: GM OF CANADA CAMPAIGN 97010 IS LOCATED BELOW THE U.S. VERSION

PRODUCT EMISSION CAMPAIGN SUBJECT: 97010 - Incorrect Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid

MODELS: 1996 Buick Skylark 1996 Pontiac Grand Am with 2.4L (Engine VIN Code T, RPO LD9)

General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Campaign involving certain 1996 Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Skylark model vehicles equipped with 2.4L (RPO LD9) VIN Engine Code T engine. These vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid.

To correct this condition, dealers are to inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid with the correct part number.

VEHICLES INVOLVED Involved are certain 1996 Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Skylark model vehicles equipped with the 2.4L (Engine VIN Code T, RPO LD9). Listed below are the vehicles involved in this product emission campaign:

1G4NJ12TOTC435020 1G2NW52TXTC824037 1G2NE52T7TC824113 1G2NE52T7TC824340 1G4NJ52T2TC435088 1G2NE52T8TC824038 1G2NW12T5TC824116 1G2NE52T2TC824343 1G4NJ52TlTC435096 1G2NE52TXTC824039 1G2NE52T6TC824118 1G2NE52T1TC824348 1G4NJ52T3TC435097 1G2NE52T8TC824041 1G2NE52T5TC824126 1G2NE52T3TC824349 1G4NJ52T3TC435102 1G2NE52TXTC824042 1G2NE52T2TC824133 1G2NW52T3TC824350 1G4NJ52T9TC435105 1G2NE52T5TC824045 1G2NE52T3TC82439 1G2NW12T8TC824353 1G4NJ52T9TC435119 1G2NE52T7TC824046 1G2NE52T5TC82157 1G2NE52T9TC824355 1G4NJ52TOTC435123 1G2NE52T9TC824047 1G2NW12TOTC84167 1G2NE52T4TC824358 1G4NJ52T8TC435130 1G2NE52T9TC824050 1G2NE52T1TC24172 1G2NE52T6TC824362 1G4NJ12T9TC435131 1G2NE52TOTC824051 1G2NE52T3T824173 1G2NW12T3TC824387 1G4NJ52TXTC435159 1G2NW12T5TC824052 1G2NE52T1C824186 1G2NE52T2TC824391 1G4NJ52T6TC435174 1G2NE52TXTC824056 1G2NE52TTC824197 1G2NW12T7TC823985 1G4NJ52T8TC435175 1G2NW52T5TC824057 1G2NE523TC824206 1G2NW12T7TC824392

1G4NJ52T8TC435192 1G2NE52T5TC824062 1G2NE52T7TC824208 1G2NE52T1TC824401 1G4NJ12TOTC435194 1G2NE52T7TC824063 1G2NE52T7TC824211 1G2NE52T5TC824403 1G4NJ52T7TC435202 1G2NE52T9TC824064 1G2NW52T8TC824215 1G2NE52T7TC824404 1G4NJ52T4TC435206 1G2NW12T3TC824065 1G2NE52T6TC824216 1G2NE52T8TC824427 1G4NJ12T7TC435208 1G2NE52T2TC824066 1G2NE52T7TC824225 1G2NE52T3TC824433 1G4NJ52T3TC435228 1G2NE52T4TC824070 1G2NW52TXTC824250 1G2NW12T8TC824434 1G2NE52T8TC823987 1G2NE52T8TC824072 1G2NE52TXTC824266 1G2NE52TXTC824445 1G2NW12T2TC823988 1G2NW12T2TC824073 1G2NE52T1TC824270 1G2NE52T8TC824461 1G2NE52T9TC823996 1G2NE52T3TC824075 1G2NW12T1TC824274 1G2NW12T5TC824486 1G2NE52T4TC824005 1G2NW52T9TC824076 1G2NE52T8TC824279 1G2NE52T4TC824490 1G2NE52T2TC824018 1G2NE52T7TC824077 1G2NE52T7TC824290 1G2NW52T8TC824022 1G2NE52T9TC824078 1G2NE52T4TC824294 1G2NE52T8TC824024 1G2NW52T3TC824090 1G2NE52TXTC824297 1G2NW52T3TC824025 1G2NE52T3TC824092 1G2NE52T3TC824304 1G2NE52T1TC824026 1G2NE52TOTC824101 1G2NE52T3TC824321 1G2NW52T7TC824030 1G2NW12T5TC824102 1G2NE52T2TC824326 1G2NE52T5TC824031 1G2NE52T6TC824104 1G2NE52T3TC824335 1G2NE52T7TC824032 1G2NE52TXTC824106 1G2NE52T9TC824338 1G2NE52T4TC824036 1G2NE52T1TC824107 1G2NE52TOTC824339

NOTICE: Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through VISS (Vehicle Information Service System) prior to beginning campaign repairs.

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 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. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO= Daily Replenishment Order. An emergency requirement should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.

Part Description Quantity/ Number Solenoid; EVAP Vehicle 1997201 Canister Purge 1

Notice: Due to the small number of vehicles involved and due to limited parts availability, dealers are encouraged not to order campaign parts for use as shelf stock.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Customers will be notified of this campaign on their vehicles by General Motors (see copy of typical customer letter(s) included with this bulletin).

In order to ensure full protection under the emission warranty, and the right to participate in future recalls, the customer notification letter recommends that customers have their vehicles serviced as soon as possible. It also advises that failure to do so could legally be determined to be lack of proper maintenance. The vehicle may fail a state or local emission inspection test if the recall work is not completed.

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 divisional 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.

When a California emissions campaign is completed by a GM dealer, the dealer must provide the vehicle owner a "Proof Of Correction Certificate" which the owner may need to present to the California Department Of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when renewing their vehicle registration. Without this correction certificate, the owner may be unable to renew their vehicle registration.

Additional Certificates can be obtained, at no charge, from VISPAC, Incorporated by calling 1-800-269-5100, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Ask for GM Item Number 1825 when ordering.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Inspect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid for the number 210 as illustrated in Figure 1. The solenoid is mounted on a bracket on top of the air conditioning compressor, the number is upside down when viewed from the front of the vehicle.

2. If an EVAP purge solenoid is found bearing the number 210 replace it using service procedures from Section 6E, or the Engine Controls Section of the appropriate service manual. If the valve bears the number 201, proceed to step 3.

3. Install the GM Campaign Identification Label.

4. California dealers only, provide owner with a "Vehicle Emission Recall Proof Of Correction" certificate.

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:

REPAIR PART FAILED PARTS LABOR LABOR PERFORMED COUNT PART NO. ALLOW CC-FC 0P HOURS

EVAP Purge 0 N/A N/A MA-96 V0016 0.2 Solenoid - Inspect Only EVAP Purge 1 1997201 ** MA-96 V0017 0.3 Solenoid - Replace I

* 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 EVAP Purge Solenoid needed to complete the repair.

Refer to the General Motors Corporation Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Campaign Claim Submission.

OWNER LETTER:

Dear Buick/Pontiac Customer:

This notice is sent to inform you that General Motors is conducting a voluntary emission recall campaign that includes your vehicle.

Reason For This Recall: General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Campaign involving certain 1996 Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Skylark model vehicles equipped with 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid.

What Will Be Done: To correct this condition, dealers are to inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid with the correct part number. This service will be performed for you at no charge.

Contacting Your Dealer: Please contact your dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date and to assure parts availability. Instructions for making this correction 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.

Should your dealer be unable to schedule a service date within a reasonable time, you should contact the appropriate Customer Assistance/Relations Center at the listed number below:

Deaf, Hearing Impaired Division Number or Speech Impaired *

Buick 1-800-521-7300 1-800-832-8425 Pontiac 1-800-762-2737 1-800-833-7668

* Utilizes Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf/Text Telephones (TDD/TTY)

Customer Reply Card: The enclosed customer reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you no longer own this vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us.

Courtesy Transportation: Your dealer will provide you with shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation while your vehicle is at the dealership for this repair. Please refer to your Owner's Manual and your dealer for details on Courtesy Transportation.

Emission Law Information: In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty made applicable to your vehicle by Federal Law, and your right to participate in future recalls, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could legally be determined to be lack of proper maintenance of your vehicle. Also, your vehicle may fail a state or local emission inspection if this recall is not accomplished.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires vehicle emission recall campaigns be completed prior to California registration renewal. Uncorrected emission recall campaigns will result in the inability to renew your California vehicle registration.

At the time of emission campaign completion, your California dealer will issue a "Proof Of Correction Certificate". Keep this certificate and, if required, present it to the Department of Motor Vehicles when renewing your California registration as proof of campaign completion.

We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.

Pontiac/GMC Division Buick Motor Division GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

** CANADIAN VERSION **

PRODUCT EMISSION CAMPAIGN

SUBJECT: CAMPAIGN 97010 - INCORRECT EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID

MODELS: 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM WITH 2.4L (ENGINE VIN CODE T, RPO LD9)

DEFECT INVOLVED

General Motors of Canada Limited has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Campaign involving certain 1996 Pontiac Grand Am model vehicles equipped with 2.4L Engins (RPO LD9) VIN Code T. These vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid.

To correct this condition, dealers are to inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid with the correct part number.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

Involved are the following nine (9) 1996 Ponitac Grand Am vehicles equipped with 2.4L Engines (VIN Code T, RPO LD9):

VIN VIN VIN

1G2NE52TITC824270 1G2NE52T6TC824197 1G2NE52T9TC824355 1G2NE52T3TC824321 1G2NE52T6TC824362 1G2NW12T5TC824052 1G2NE52T4TC824294 1G2NE52T7TC824404 1G2NW12T8TC824353

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.

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 1997201 EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid 1

NOTICE: Due to the small number of vehicles involved and due to limited parts availability, dealers are encouraged not to order campaign parts for use as shelf stock.

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). The listings provided are for campaign activity only and should not be used for any other purpose.

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

1. Inspect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid for the number 210 as illustrated in Figure 1. The solenoid is mounted on a bracket on top of the air conditioning compressor and the number is upside down when viewed from the front of the vehicle.

2. If an EVAP purge solenoid is found bearing the number 210, replace it using service procedures from section 6E of the appropriate service manual. If the valve bears the number 201, proceed to step 3.

3. Install Campaign Identification Label.

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. 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:

REPAIR PERFORMED PART FAILED PARTS LABOUR LABOUR COUNT PART NO. ALLOW CC-FC 0P HOURS

EVAP Purge Solenoid --- ---- ---- MA-96 V0016 0.2 - Inspect Only

EVAP Purge Solenoid 1 1997201 ** MA-96 V0017 0.3 - Replace

* 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 EVAP Purge Solenoid needed to complete the repair.

Refer to the General Motors Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Campaign Claim Submission.

June 1997

Dear General Motors Customer:

General Motors of Canada Limited has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Campaign involving certain 1996 Pontiac Grand Am model vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. These vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid.

To correct this condition, your GM dealer will inspect your vehicle and, if necessary, replace the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid with the correct part number.

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

Object Number: 169789 Size: FS

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