Eighty-Eight Royale FWD V6-3800 3.8L VIN L SFI (1995)
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use table.
Technical Service Bulletin # 531509B
Date: 960901
Rear Bumper - Heat Distortion
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 53-15-09B
Date: September, 1996
Subject:
Rear Bumper Fascia Heat Distortion
(Modify Impact Bar to Rear Fascia Interface)
Models:
1995 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
This bulletin is being revised to update the Correction procedure (Step 1.) Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 53-15-09A (Section 10 - Body).
Condition
Some vehicles, in hot weather condition may exhibit distortion to the rear bumper fascia above the license pocket.
Cause
It has been determined that some vehicles were assembled with insufficient shimming between the energy absorbers and rear impact bar. Also, the gap
between the fascia support, at the top of the impact bar, and the fascia is too great and is not providing sufficient support to the top of the rear pocket
opening. It has been determined that when the rear fascia is exposed to heat, all of the previously mentioned characteristics contribute to the distortion of
the rear fascia.
Correction
Important:
Determine whether or not the fascia can be repaired before replacing the fascia by doing the following in a shaded area or indoors: