T1000 L4-111 1.8L DSL (1983)
20.
Recheck shift and park-lock linkage for proper operation.
21.
Install Campaign Identification Label.
Campaign Label, Claim & Recording Completion Information
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label".
Each label provides a space to include the campaign number, the five digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service, and the date the
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. Install the label
only on a clean, dry surface of the radiator baffle where it is readily visible. (Additional campaign labels are available on stationery order as Form
7901-709).
CLAIM INFORMATION
A separate repair order must be used for each vehicle. A completed warranty claim is to be kept as a permanent record of completion.
DEALERS SHOULD SUBMIT WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR CREDIT IN THEIR NORMAL MANNER WHEN THEY PERFORM THE SERVICE
AS FOLLOWS:
Other *
Failure
Labor
Labor
Labor
Operation
Code
Operation
Hours
Hours
Replace Automatic Transmission Shifter
Assembly - 1983-1986
96
V4640
0.8
0.1
*
In addition dealerships will receive 0.1 hours credit for dealer administrative services associated with this campaign. The 0.1 hours allowance is to
be entered in the "Other Labor Hours" field with each campaign repair listed for credit. This entry will not require authorization.
FAILURE CODE 96 MUST BE USED WITH THE LABOR OPERATION.
Parts required are to be listed in your warranty claim in the normal manner. Parts will be credited at dealer net plus 30% dealer handling allowance.
Dealers will be credited via Warranty Document or Terminal Transmission, whichever is their normal method of submission for payment. Claim must
contain all information required and should list the labor operation as outlined.
RECORDING COMPLETION
Repairs submitted for vehicles not involved in the campaign will not be paid.
Campaign completion will be recorded from "PROPERLY COMPLETED AND PAID WARRANTY CLAIMS". Owners are being asked to present the
owner reply card for identification to their dealer at the time they bring in their vehicle to have the campaign performed.
Owner Letter Information
March, 1988
Dear Pontiac Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
REASON FOR RECALL
General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1983-86 T1000 model vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission. The automatic transmission shift lever button (detent) mechanism can, over time, wear to the point that the button on the shift
lever no longer needs to be depressed to shift from "Drive" to "Reverse". A lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumped or moved from
"Drive" to "Reverse" by the driver or a passenger while the vehicle is being driven. A sudden unexpected shifting of the transmission from "Drive" to
"Reverse" could cause loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash could occur.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To prevent this condition from occurring on your vehicle, the automatic transmission shift lever will be replaced with a newly designed lever. This
service will be performed for you at no charge.