CAMPAIGN: JUNCTION BLOCK CORROSION. Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1991

For 1990-2009 cars

# CAMPAIGN: JUNCTION BLOCK CORROSION

#### SUBJECT: JUNCTION BLOCK CORROSION

#### Models: 1991-92 Chevrolet Caprice Police Cars, Special Service Wagons (Now Included for all Provinces) 1991-92 Taxis as per the VIN Listings in Revised "Vehicles Involved" Section

#### TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS

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THIS SUPPLEMENT REVISES PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 3D02 ISSUED MARCH 1993. GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1991-92 CHEVROLET TAXI VEHICLES (RPO 9C6) MAY ALSO EXHIBIT THE SUBJECT DEFECT. THESE VEHICLES ALONG WITH POLICE VEHICLES FROM PROVINCES NOT PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED WILL BE ADDED TO THE AFFECTED POPULATION. THE REVISED "VEHICLES INVOLVED" SECTION LISTS ALL THE TAXIS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.

General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1991-92 Chevrolet Caprice Police Cars (SEO 9C1) Special Service Station Wagons (SEO 1A2) and Taxi Vehicles (RPO 9C6).

These vehicles may exhibit an electrical "ground out" condition between the 12 volt junction block and the metal inner fender skirt. This condition may cause a melted junction block, smoke, and burned underhood wiring, and may result in a disabled vehicle or a vehicle fire. This condition can occur while the vehicle is in operation, or with vehicle parked and the ignition in the "OFF" position.

To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, dealers are to inspect junction blocks for corrosion and install a shielding insulator under the junction block or replace the junction block in severe corrosion cases.

#### 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.

#### VEHICLES INVOLVED:

Involved are certain 1991-92 Chevrolet Caprice Police Cars (SEO 9C1) and Special Service Station Wagons (SEO 1A2) model vehicles built within die following VIN breakpoints:

Year Model Plant Plant Code From Through ---- ----- ----- ---------- ---- -------- 1991 B-Car Arlington "R" SOP EOP 1991 B-Car Willow Run "W" SOP EOP 1992 B-Car Willow Run "W" NW000001 NW133167

1991-92 Taxi vehicles (SEO 9C6) are listed below indicating all of the VIN's involved.

#### 1991-92 TAXIS

1G1BL53E4MW233976 1G1BL53E1NW125204 1G1BL53E7MW234104 1G1BL53E2NW123848 1G1BL53E8NW130271 1G1BL53E2NW125745 1G1BL53E8MW235245 1G1BL53E3NW123647 1G1BL53E4MW235310 1G1BL53E5NW125917 1G1BL53E8NW117097 1G1BL53E6NW125330 1G1BL53EXNW125735 1G1BL53E6NW125778 1G1BL53E0NW124853 1G1BL53E7NW124090 1G1BL53E1NW125106 1G1BL53E7NW124445

Dear General Motors Customer.

General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1991-92 Chevrolet Caprice Police Cars, Special Service Station Wagons and Taxi Vehicles.

These vehicles may exhibit an electrical "ground out" condition between the 12 volt junction block and the metal inner fender skirt. This condition may cause a melted junction block, smoke, and burned underhood wiring, and may result in a disabled vehicle or a vehicle fire. This condition can occur while the vehicle is in operation, or with vehicle parked and the ignition in the "OFF" position.

To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, your dealer will inspect your vehicle's junction blocks for corrosion and install a shielding insulator under the junction block or replace the junction block in severe corrosion cases.

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

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