Recall - Air Injection Hose Inspection/Replacement: Overview

File In Section: Product Campaigns

Bulletin No.: 01037

Date: June, 2001

PRODUCT EMISSION CAMPAIGN

SUBJECT:
01037 - SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (SAI) HOSE FAILURES - INSPECT/REPLACE HOSE

MODELS:
ALL 1997-1999 AND CERTAIN 2000 CADILLAC CATERA EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L (RP0 L81 - VIN CODE R) ENGINE

CONDITION

General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Campaign involving all 1997 through 1999 and certain 2000 Cadillac Catera model vehicles equipped with 3.0L (RP0 L81 - VIN Code R) engine. These vehicles may develop a hole in the Secondary Air Injection (SAI) hose between the check valve and shut-off valve.

CORRECTION

Dealers are to inspect the SAI hose for a material designation name and, if necessary, replace the hose with a new hose made with a different material designation.

VEHICLES INVOLVED





Involved are all 1997 through 1999 and certain 2000 Cadillac Catera model vehicles equipped with 3.0L (RP0 L81 - VIN Code R) engine and built within the VIN breakpoints shown.

IMPORTANT:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or GM Access Screen (Canada only) or DCS Screen 445 (IPC only) prior to beginning campaign repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]

Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number. Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data have been prepared, and are being furnished to involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. The customer name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow up with customers involved in this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.

These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign.





PARTS INFORMATION

Parts required to complete this campaign are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your involved vehicles listing" prior to ordering requirements. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. An emergency requirement should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.





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