CAMPAIGN:EMISSION HOSE ROUTING LABEL INCORRECT. Geo Metro 1996

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# CAMPAIGN:EMISSION HOSE ROUTING LABEL INCORRECT

#### Subject: PRODUCT EMISSION CAMPAIGN 96-C-04 - EMISSION HOSE ROUTING LABEL INCORRECT

#### Model and Year: 1996 CHEVROLET/GEO METRO

#### To: All Chevrolet/Geo Dealers

General Motors has decided that some 1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro Sedan and Coupe vehicles equipped with 1.0L and 1.3L engines, were built with an incorrect emission label. The label schematic incorrectly identifies the vacuum hose routing.

To correct this condition, it will be necessary to install a new emission label on the underside of the hood. Since a new label can be easily installed, and to reduce owner inconvenience, the label will be sent with instructions directly to owners of record. Owners may install the label on the underside of the hood. However, if they desire, they may bring the label to their servicing Chevrolet/Geo dealer for installation at no charge.

#### VEHICLES INVOLVED

Involved are some 1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro Sedan and Coupe vehicles equipped with 1.0L & 1.3L engines that were built within the following VIN breakpoints:

PLANT YEAR MODEL PLANT CODE FROM THROUGH ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 M-Car Ingersoll "6" T6700052 T6710544

Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number Computer Listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle Identification Number, owner name and address data, and are furnished to involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. Owner name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with owners involved in this campaign.

These listings may contain owner 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. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.

#### PARTS INFORMATION

Parts required to complete this campaign are being sent directly to the owners of the vehicles. Parts for vehicles which Chevrolet/Geo records identify as "unsold" will be shipped directly to the dealer to whom the vehicle is invoiced.

If additional emission hose routing labels are required, they may be obtained by providing the involved vehicles VIN when contacting the Dealer Assistance Center (DAC) 1-800-CHEV-454.

Quantity/ Part Number Description Vehicle ----------------------------------------------------- 30018832 Label, Emission - Coupe 1.0L 1 30018833 Label, Emission - Coupe 1.3L 1 30018834 Label, Emission - Sedan 1.3L 1

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#### OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owners will be notified of this campaign on their vehicles by Chevrolet Motor Division (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin).

#### 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 owners take possession of these vehicles.

Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, 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 the instructions contained in this bulletin. This could be done by mailing to such owners a copy of the owners letter accompanying this bulletin along with the proper label. 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 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.

#### SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Open hood and locate the Emission Label on the underside of the hood. Refer to Figure on page 4.

2. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe dirt, oil, etc. from the label currently on the vehicle.

3. Remove backing from new label.

#### Notice: Do not attempt to remove or loosen the new label once it has been installed because this will deface the label.

4. Apply new label over the existing label. Smooth the label by starting at the center of the label using a clean, dry cloth.

5. Air bubbles can be removed by puncturing the bubble with a pin and smoothing them with a cloth.

6. 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 for periodic servicing by the owner. When installing the new 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 "Campaign Identification Label", only on a clean, dry surface.

#### CLAIM INFORMATION

Submit a Product Campaign Claim with the information indicated below:

REPAIR PARTS FAILED PARTS LABOR LABOR PERFORMED COUNT PART NO. ALLOW CC-FC OP HOURS ---------------------------------------------------------- Inspect/Install - - - - - MA-96 V9770 0.2 Emission Label *

* For Campaign Administrative Allowance, add 0.1 hours to the "Labor Hours".

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

Dear Geo Metro Owner:

This notice is sent to inform you that Chevrolet Motor Division is conducting an emission recall campaign that includes your vehicle.

#### REASON FOR THIS RECALL

General Motors has decided that some 1996 Chevrolet/Geo Metro Sedan and Coupe vehicles equipped with 1.0L and 1.3L engines, were built with an incorrect emission label. The label schematic incorrectly identifies the vacuum hose routing.

#### WHAT WE WILL DO

To correct this condition, it will be necessary to install a new emission label on the underside of the hood. Since a new label can be easily installed, and for your convenience, the label is included with the enclosed instructions. You may install the label on the underside of the hood yourself. However, if you desire, you may bring the label to your servicing Chevrolet dealer for installation at no charge.

#### WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Please let us know if you install the label yourself by completing the enclosed postage paid owner reply car and returning it to us. This assists us in assuring that all affected vehicles have been corrected. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us.

Should you choose to have your Chevrolet/Geo dealer install the label for you, please bring the owner reply card along with the enclosed label, to your Chevrolet/Geo dealer. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction 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. Should your dealer not schedule a service date within a reasonable time, you should contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020.

If your dealer and the Customer Assistance Center are unable to remedy this condition within a reasonable time, you may wish to advise the Environmental Protection Agency at the following address: Director, Manufacturers Operations Division (6405J), United States Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.

To ensure your full protection under the emission warranty made applicable to your vehicle by State or 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.

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

Chevrolet Motor Division GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

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.