Corsica L4-121 2.0L (1988)
Front Door Hinge: Recalls
Recall - Door Hinges
Number:
SUPPLEMENT 88C26(c)
Section:
10
Date:
April, 1991
Subject:
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 88C26 (c) DOOR HINGES
Model and Year:
1987-88 CHEVROLET CORSICA AND BERETTA
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
This bulletin revises the VEHICLES INVOLVED section of Chevrolet Product Campaign Bulletin 88C26(a), dated February, 1990. Specifically,
additional vehicles have been added to the 1988 Linden Assembly Plant vehicle population. The beginning breakpoint for this population is now
JE200001. Owners of these additional vehicles are being sent owner notification letters by Chevrolet Motor Division.
Product Campaign Bulletin 88C26(a) and Supplement 88C26(b) should not be destroyed as they are still applicable. Revised information is shown below
in bold type and denoted by a # sign.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are all 1987 Chevrolet Beretta and Corsica model vehicles and some 1988 Beretta and Corsica models built within the following VIN
breakpoints:
PLANT
YEAR
MODEL
PLANT
CODE
FROM
THROUGH
1987
L-Car
Wilmington
"Y"
HY100014
HY106246
1987
"
Linden
"E"
HE100001
HE110672
1988
"
Wilmington
"Y"
JY200001
JY268966
1988
"
Linden
"E"
JE200001
JE299428
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number Computer Listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle
Identification Number, owner name and address data, and are furnished to involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. Owner name and address data
furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with owners involved in this campaign.
# Denotes Change
These listings may contain owner names 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.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER
April, 1991
Dear Chevrolet Beretta or Corsica Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1987-88 Chevrolet Beretta and Corsica model
vehicles.
A hinge pin may break while opening or closing a door. If the upper hinge pin breaks, the end of the door nearest the door handle may drop down,