For 1990-2009 cars

# CAMPAIGN: MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING, AND LOCK MODULE

#### Subject: MULTIFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING, AND LOCK MODULE INOPERATIVE

#### Models: 1996 Buick LeSabre, Riviera and Park Avenue, Pontiac Bonneville, Oldsmobile Eighty Eight, Ninety Eight and Aurora

#### TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS

General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that CERTAIN 1996 Buick LeSabre, Riviera and Park Avenue, Pontiac Bonneville, Oldsmobile Eighty Eight, Ninety Eight and Aurora model vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety (CMVSS) 114, "Locking System" and 208, "Seat Belt Installations." These vehicles may have been assembled with a multifunction alarm, lighting, and locking (MALL) module that may contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may be inoperable. These functions are required by CMVSS 114 and 208. In addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking functions are also affected.

To correct these conditions and in order to comply with CMVSS 114 and 208, dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the MALL module.

#### VEHICLES INVOLVED:

Involved are CERTAIN 1996 Buick LeSabre, Riviera and Park Avenue, Pontiac Bonneville, Oldsmobile Eighty Eight, Ninety Eight and Aurora model vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:

#### Year Model Plant Plant Code From Through

1996 Buick LeSabre Buick City H TH400001 TH409418 1996 Buick Riviera Orion 4 T4700001 T4703076 1996 Buick Park Avenue Buick City H TH600001 TH602493 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Buick City H TH200001 TH201714 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Orion 4 T4200001 T4204257 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Orion 4 T4800001 T4807365 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Orion 4 T4300001 T4301344 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Orion 4 T4100001 T4103577

#### 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 WELL 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:

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

Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------- ---------------- 10287337 Module 1 As Required

#### 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 Only - New MALL Module Already Installed .3 2A Replace MALL Module .3

Time allowance includes 0.1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on dealer net plus 40% to cover parts handling.

#### SERVICE PROCEDURE

#### "C & H" MODELS

1. Remove right lower instrument panel insulator (see Figure 1), remove (2) 7 mm screws and (1) light bulb.

2. Remove electrical connectors (2) to MALL module.

3. Remove MALL module from multi-use bracket by pressing down on center tab of mounting bracket and sliding MALL module downward until mounting rails disengage.

3a. If MALL module is Part Number 10276237 (printed on white label on module), proceed to Step 4 and install a NEW module, Part Number 10287337.

3b. If MALL module is Part Number 10287337 (printed on lavender label on module), proceed to Step 4 and REINSTALL removed module.

4. Install MALL module to multi-use bracket by aligning mounting rails on module with mounting bracket rails and sliding module upward into place until locking tab engages.

5. Reinstall electrical connectors, bulb, and lower instrument panel insulator.

6. Install Campaign Identification Label.

#### "G" MODELS

1. Remove left lower instrument panel insulator (see Figure 2), remove (2) 7 mm screws and (1) light bulb.

2. Remove electrical connectors (2) to MALL module.

3. Remove MALL module from multi-use bracket by pressing down on center tab of mounting bracket and sliding MALL module downward until mounting rails disengage.

3a. If MALL module is Part Number 10276237 (printed on white label on module), proceed to Step 4 and install a NEW module, Part Number 10287337.

3b. If MALL module is Part Number 10287337 (printed on lavender label on module), proceed to Step 4 and REINSTALL removed module.

4. Install MALL module to multi-use bracket by aligning mounting rails on module with mounting bracket rails and sliding module upward into place until locking tabs engage.

5. Reinstall electrical connectors, bulb, and lower instrument panel insulator.

6. 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 1996 Buick LeSabre, Riviera and Park Avenue, Pontiac Bonneville, Oldsmobile Eighty Eight, Ninety Eight and Aurora model vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety (CMVSS) 114, "Locking System" and 208, "Seat Belt Installations." These vehicles may have been assembled with a multifunction alarm, lighting, and locking module that may contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may be inoperable. These functions are required by CMVSS 114 and 208. In addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking functions are also affected.

To correct these conditions and in order to comply with CMVSS 114 and 208, your dealer will inspect and, if required, replace the module.

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

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.