Campaign - Cracked Exhaust Manifolds Adjustment: Overview
89chevy20Number: 86-269-6F
Section: 6F
Date: August, 1989
Subject: SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
Model and Year: 1985-86 CHEVROLET "J" CARS (CAVALIERS) W/2.0L ENGINE (CALIFORNIA ONLY)
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
General Motors has determined that some 1985-86 Chevrolet Cavaliers built with 2.0L 4 cyl. LQ5 Engines (California Only) may experience a cracked exhaust manifold which could result in excessive engine noise.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are all 1985-86 Chevrolet Cavaliers buiit with 2.0L LQ5 engines (California Only) within the following VIN's:
MODEL/YEAR PLANT FROM THROUGH
J 1985 Janesville FJ100084 FJ287857
Leeds FK100007 FK148240
Lordstown F7162488 F7241597
J 1986 Janesville GJ100026 GJ309261
Leeds GK100225 GK173763
Lordstown G7106716 G7247334
Note: This policy applies to these vehicles produced with 2.0L RPO LQ5 4 cyl. engines (California Only), regardless of current state residence of the owner.
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT
This special policy covers the condition described above for those vehicles over 50,000 miles. A one time free inspection, and if necessary, free replacement of a cracked exhaust manifold (regardless of time/mileage) for three (3) months (90 days) from date of the owner letter is provided for by the "Special Policy". Correction will consist of the installation of a new exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe seal, at no charge to the owner.
This "Special Policy Adjustment Bulletin" should be filed in the three ring binder previously furnished to dealers by General Motors.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners will be notified of this special policy on their vehicles by Chevrolet Motor Division (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin).
REIMBURSEMENT
Customer claims for reimbursement on previously paid repairs to correct an exhaust manifold leak are to be submitted within 3 months (90 days) from the date of this letter according to the forms and instructions included in this bulletin (additional copies to be reproduced locally). Owners must submit original documentation that reasonably confirms the amount of unreimbursed repair expenses, a description of the repair, the date of the repair, and the person or entity performing the repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). To ensure these parts will be obtained as soon as possible, they should be ordered on a "C.I.O." order with no special instruction code, but on an advise rode (2).
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY/VEHICLE
14086036 Exhaust Manifold 1
14093542 Exhaust Manifold Seal 1