Cutlass V8-307 5.0L VIN 9 4-bbl HP (1984)
Parts allowance:
Current dealer price, plus 30% handling allowance.
Letters
March 1989
TO ALL OLDSMOBILE DEALERS:
Oldsmobile Division is releasing Campaign 84-E-04 involving certain 1984 Oldsmobile model vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines which may
experience an inoperative canister purge Thermo Vacuum Switch (TVS). An inoperative canister purge TVS can affect the intended function of the
evaporative emission control system.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, dealers are to replace the canister purge TVS on all involved vehicles as directed in Product
Campaign Bulletin 84-E-04.
If there is evidence of intentional disablement of the evaporative emission system, dealers are to notify the vehicle owner of this condition and ask if they
want the system restored. Restoration cost is the responsibility of the owner.
If your dealership has vehicles involved in this campaign, you will receive with the campaign bulletin a list of Vehicle Identification Numbers, owner
names and addresses in VIN sequence. This data will enable you to follow up with involved owners.
We urge you to limit the use of this list to the follow-up needed for this campaign. Names and addresses from State Vehicle Registration files may be
included; it is illegal in many states to use such data outside of campaigns.
Enclosed with this letter are:
Two Product Campaign Bulletins 84-E-04 Copy of Owner Letter
Dealers with vehicles to correct will also receive one printout of vehicles in VIN sequence.
Your cooperation in completing this campaign as soon as possible will be greatly appreciated.
March, 1989
Dear Oldsmobile Owner
This notice is to inform you Oldsmobile Division is initiating a recall campaign that includes your vehicle.
REASON FOR RECALL
General Motors has determined that your 1984 Oldsmobile with 5.0L engine may experience an inoperative Canister Purge Thermo Vacuum Switch
(TVS). An Inoperative Canister Purge TVS can affect the intended function of the evaporative emission control system on your vehicle.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, the Canister Purge TVS will be replaced at no charge to you.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Contact your Oldsmobile dealer to arrange a service date. Instructions have been sent to your Dealer. The labor time to inspect the TVS is about fifteen
(15) minutes. However, if replacement is required, up to forty
(40) minutes may be necessary. Please allow additional time for your dealer to process your vehicle.
If you have questions regarding previous repairs to your vehicle which may have been performed to correct an inoperative Canister Purge Thermo
Vacuum Switch (TVS), please contact your Oldsmobile dealer.
Please give the enclosed owner reply card to your dealer so they can quickly identify your vehicle and the condition which needs correcting. If you no
longer have this vehicle, please let us know by completing the card and mailing it back to us. The postage has been paid for you.
Should your dealer not schedule a service date within a reasonable time, please contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center, Lansing Home
Office, by calling (517) 377-5546, or write to Oldsmobile Customer Assistance, 920 Townsend Street, Lansing, Michigan 48921-7061.
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, Manufacturer's Operations Division (EN-340F), United States Environmental
Protection Agency, 401 M Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
