Grand Prix V6-3100 3.1L MFI VIN M (1994)
Technical Service Bulletin # 96C27
Date: 960401
Campaign - Steering Wheel Redundant Radio Controls
PONTIAC
No.: 96-C-27
Date: 04-01-96
Subject:
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 96-C-27 - STEERING WHEEL REDUNDANT RADIO CONTROLS (RPO UK3)
Model and Year:
1994-96 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 1995-96 FIREBIRD AND 1996 TRANS SPORT
To: ALL PONTIAC DEALERS
General Motors has determined that certain 1994-96 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1995-96 Firebird and 1995 Trans Sport model vehicles may have been
assembled with steering wheel redundant radio control wires pinched between the steering wheel inner foam and the air bag inflator module backing
plate. The insulation on the wires may wear away over time allowing for a short to ground. If a short to ground were to occur, the radio controls may
become inoperative and noise may be emitted from the steering column. There is also a remote possibility that the air bag could inadvertently deploy.
To prevent the possibility to these conditions occurring, dealers are to install a new steering wheel redundant control wire harness. The new harness will
also be rerouted to eliminate possible pinching between components. Vehicles which have exhibited any of the steering wheel redundant controls
operating incorrectly will also have the steering wheel redundant control/supplemental inflatable restraint coil replaced.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 1994-96 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1995-96 Firebird and 1995 Trans Sport models built within the VIN breakpoints as shown.
These listings may contain owner name 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
A pre-shipment of 35% part number 16759681 (Wire Harness) will be sent to involved dealers the week of April 22, 1996. Preshipped parts will be
charged to the dealers, open parts account. Please refer to your "Involved Vehicle listing" prior to ordering additional requirements. Additional parts are
to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. An
emergency requirement should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Quantity/
Description
Part Number
Vehicle
Wire Harness
167S9681
1
Coil, SIR "Grand Prix"
26051659
As Required
Coil, SIR "Firebird & Trans Sport"
26050811
As Required
No Preship of SIR Coils will occur. SIR Coils will only be needed on approximately 5% of the vehicles and should only be ordered when needed.
Owner Notification & Dealer Campaign Responsibility
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
