CAMPAIGN: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
SUBJECT: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
Models: 1992-93 Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Trans Sport
TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS
General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that certain 1992-93 Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Trans Sport model vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies". These vehicles are equipped with rear seats which may be installed in the second row centre seating position. When occupying a seat in this position a lap- only seat belt is worn.
This lap-only seat belt may exhibit a condition in which it will lockup and not allow seat belt webbing to be withdrawn. As a result, seat occupants will be unable to use the affected seat belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.
This condition may occur only in the following seats when they are used in the centre seating position:
* For vehicles with six (6) passenger seating, the affected seat is the one which was placed in the third row left position when the vehicle was delivered.
* For vehicles with seven (7) passenger seating, the affected seat is the one which was placed in the second row centre position when the vehicle was delivered.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, owners are being asked to inspect their vehicle to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits the condition. Owners are also being advised that they can take their vehicle to their dealer for inspection if they choose. If an owner or the dealer determines, based on the inspection, that a retractor is locked up, the dealer should replace that retractor. Replacement of suspect seat belts will remain available for the life of the vehicle.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are certain 1992-93 Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Trans Sport model vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:
Year Model Plant Plant Code From Through ---- ----- ----- ---------- ---- ------- 1992 Chev Lumina APV Tarrytown "T" NT100001 EOP 1993 Chev Lumina APV Tarrytown "T" PT100001 PT149469 1992 Pont Trans Sport Tarrytown "T" NT200001 EOP 1993 Pont Trans Sport Tarrytown "T" PY200001 PT233811
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:
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:
It is anticipated that only approximately 10% of suspect rear seat belt retractor assemblies will require replacement for this condition during the life of the vehicle.
Parts required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------- ---------------- 12523914 Rear Seat Belt Retractor - Gray - Lap Only 1
12523915 Rear Seat Belt Retractor - Beige - Lap Only. 1
12516347 Rear Seat Belt Retractor - Sapphire - Lap Only 1
12516348 Rear Seat Belt Retractor - 1992 Red - Lap Only 1
12523917 Rear Seat Belt Retractor - 1993 Red - Lap Only 1
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 ----------- ----------- -------------- 1A Inspect - No Replacement Required .3
2A Replace Lap Only Seat Belt Retractor .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% to cover parts handling.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
NOTICE: For vehicles with six (6) passenger s the affected seat is the one which was placed in the third row (driver's side) left position when the vehicle was delivered.
For vehicles with seven (7) 12assenger seating, the affected seat is the one which was placed in the second row centre position when the vehicle was delivered.
Only retractors for these seats are suspect.
SEE FIGURE ON PAGE 4 FOR ILLUSTRATION OF SUSPECT SEAT LOCATION.
It is necessary to assure that the suspect seat has not been moved to another location. Suspect seats will have a label at the lower right-hand corner of the seat back which reads "CENTER OR LEFT". If the label reads other than "CENTER OR LEFT", the seat has been installed in another position. Locate the correct seat by checking the remaining seats for the "CENTER OR LEFT" label.
PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE FOR ANY INVOLVED VEHICLE IN WHICH A CUSTOMER HAS INSPECTED AND DISCOVERED A LOCKED UP SEAT RETRACTOR FOR A SUSPECT SEAT. ONLY SEAT BELTS WHICH ARE LOCKED UP ARE TO BE REPLACED.
1. For vehicles which have not been inspected by the owner performing the steps A and C below..
A. Verify seat position as described in "NOTICE" on page 3.
B. Sit in suspect seat and attempt to withdraw seat belt from the lap only retractor 5 times.
C. If webbing will not withdraw from the retractor during any one of the 5 attempts, the retractor requires replacement. Proceed to step 2 below.
If no problems are experienced withdrawing the webbing during the 5 attempts, retractor replacement required. Proceed to step 9 below. Also, the owner should be reminded that replacement of the retractor assembly will be available for the life of the vehicle should the condition occur in the future.
2. Remove seat from vehicle.
3. Remove retaining screw and seat side cover.
4. Remove retaining bolt and seat belt retractor.
5. Install new retractor with retaining bolt.
6. Install seat side cover and secure with retaining screw.
7. Reinstall seat.
8. Verify proper operation of safety belt assembly by withdrawing and latching the belt several times (not less than five (5) times).
9. 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 certain 1992-93 Chevrolet Lumina APV and Pontiac Trans Sport model vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies". These vehicles are equipped with rear seats which may be installed in the second row centre seating position. When occupying a seat in this position a lap-only seat belt is worn.
This lap-only seat belt may exhibit a condition in which it will lockup and not allow seat belt webbing to be withdrawn. As a result, seat occupants will be unable to use the affected seat belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.
This condition may occur only in the following seats when they are used in the centre seating position:
* For vehicles with six (6) passenger seating, the affected seat is the one which was placed in the third row left position when the vehicle was delivered.
* For vehicles with seven (7) passenger seating, the affected seat is the one which was placed in the second row centre position when the vehicle was delivered.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, we are asking owners to inspect their vehicle to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits the condition. You may also have your dealer inspect your vehicle at no charge. If, based on this inspection, the seat belt retractor is locked up, your dealer will replace the seat belt. Replacement of the suspect seat belt will remain available to you for the life of the vehicle or until the campaign is completed. Seat belt replacement will be performed for you at no charge.
Following the instructions included with this letter, please perform the inspection procedure and, if your retractor exhibits the lock-up condition, contact your GM dealer to arrange a service date. This will allow your dealer to order the necessary parts to replace your seat belt. Instructions for replacing the seat belt have been sent to your dealer.
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.
If your vehicle does not exhibit the lockup condition during inspection, keep this letter with your owner's manual so you may refer to it if the belt exhibits the lock-up condition at a later date. If the seat belt locks-up at any time during the life of the vehicle, bring the vehicle to your GM dealer and the belt will be replaced free of charge.
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.
