Campaign - Restricted Catalytic Converter: Overview
Model Year 1983Bulletin No. 83-C-11
File in Group 64
Number 24
Date Nov. 1985
SUBJECT: RESTRICTED CATALYTIC CONVERTER
MODELS AFFECTED: SOME 1983 ELECTRAS, LESABRES, AND RIVIERAS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L (VIN CODE Y) V-8 ENGINES
General Motors has determined that some 1983 Electras, LeSabres, and Rivieras with 5.0L V-8 gasoline engines may develop a restricted exhaust due to the catalytic converter becoming plugged.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
1983 Electras, LeSabres, and Rivieras equipped with 5.0L V-8 gasoline engines (VIN Code Y) with serial numbers within the following breakpoints:
Model Assembly Plant From Through and Including
LeSabre and
Electra Coupes
and Sedans Flint DH400001 DH479299
LeSabre Coupes and Sedans, LeSabre and Electra Estate
Wagons Fairfax DX400001 DX453436
Rivieras Linden DE400001 DE431457
Vehicles that have had the catalytic converter replaced since approximately June 1, 1983 with the new type basketed converter assembly or that have had the converter kit part number listed in this bulletin and in Dealer Bulletin 83-235 installed need not have this campaign performed.