CAMPAIGN: SHIFT INDICATOR ACTUATOR/TOURING SEDAN MODELS
Models: Certain 1988 Oldsmobile Touring Sedans
TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS
General Motors of Canada has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in some 1988 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan models. A clip on the shifter mechanism inside the console may become dislodged preventing indication of the correct gear under conditions of darkness. Also, there is a possibility this clip could bind part of the shifter mechanism in a way which would prevent the gear detents from operating: hence an inadvertent bump of the shifter could place the shifter in an undesired gear position. Either of these conditions could cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Dealers are to replace the Clip, Transmission Shift Indicator Slot.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
The following VINs are included in the recall.
1G3CV51C5J4302723 1G3CV51C1J4308454 IG3CV51C4J4309792 1G3CV51C5J4305945 1G3CV51C0J4308509 1G3CV51C5J4309929 1G3CV51C5J4306061 1G3CV51C8J4308550 1G3CV51C9J4309948 1G3CV51C2J4307619 1G3CV51C1J4308681 1G3CV51CXJ4310297 1G3CV51C5J4307629 1G3CV51C4J4308724 1G3CV51CXJ4310364 1G3CV51C9J4307679 1G3CV51CXJ4308937 1G3CV51C0J4310373 1G3CV51C6J4307767 1G3CV51C0J4309014 1G3CV51C6J4310460 1G3CV51C6J4307994 1G3CV51C9J4309156 1G3CV51C4J4310876 1G3CV51C9J4308041 1G3CV51C9J4309304 1G3CV51C4J4310957 1G3CV51C8J4308144 1G3CV51C8J4309696 1G3CV51C9J4311537 1G3CV51CXJ4308405 1G3CV51C6J4309728 1G3CV51C4J4308450 1G3CV51C5J4309736
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:
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.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or it is in your Dealership for service in the future, you should take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before reselling or releasing the vehicle.
Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory are to be contacted by the Dealer, and arrangements made to make the required modification according to instructions contained in this bulletin.
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. The listings provided are for campaign activity only and should not be used for any other purpose.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Parts required should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:
Quantity Description Part number Per Vehicle ----------- ----------- ----------- Clip, Transmission Shift Indicator Slot 25533234 1
PARTS AND LABOUR CLAIM INFORMATION:
Credit for the campaign work performed will be paid upon receipt of a properly completed campaign claim card, RAPID terminal or DCS transmission in accordance with the following:
Repair Code Description Time Allowance ----------- ----------- -------------- 2A Replace Clip, Transmission .3 Shift Indicator Slot
Time allowance includes 0.1 hour Dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on Dealer net plus 30% to cover parts handling.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Instructions and illustration are based on a technician sitting in the driver's seat.
1. Place shift indicator in Park and set parking brake.
2. By hand, pull Transmission Control Dia1, (1) in illustration, up out of console about 12 mm (1/2 inch). It "snaps" out. Then rotate the left edge of the dial plate upwards so the pin on the Transmission Control Indicator (2) comes out of the slot in the Clip, Transmission Shift Indicator Slot (3). Tilt Transmission Control Dial away from opening in console (it is not necessary to disconnect wires).
3. Using a small flat blade screwdriver if necessary, remove Clip, Transmission Shift Indicator Slot (3). Replace with new Clip (part number 25533234) and position it as shown in the illustration with the right hand tab against the right shaft of the shift lever. Be sure both locking tabs are fully seated.
4. Reverse Step 2, reinstalling Transmission Control Dial (1), taking care that the pin on the Transmission Control Indicator (2) engages the slot in the Clip (3).
5. Turn on ignition and headlights. Shield the shift indicator with a hand so the gear indicator light may be seen. Move the shift lever between gear positions and confirm that Transmission Control Indicator pin in engaged in the slot of the Clip (3).
Return the shift lever to Park position; turn off ignition and headlights.
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.
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.
