Body - Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard
Bulletin 87-9-1Date Oct. '86
Ref. No. 87-017-9
SUBJECT: FEDERAL VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION STANDARD (ANTI-THEFT LABELING)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 RIVIERA, ELECTRA AND LESABRE
Beginning with the 1987 model year, Federal law will require General Motors to label certain parts, on selected cars, with the Vehicle Identification Number. The Riviera, Electra, and LeSabre are the models affected. Additional models may be affected in future model years.
The purpose of this law is to deter vehicle theft and to make the tracing and recovery of stolen parts easier. These labels will be readily visible if the vehicle should be dismantled.
The label containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number will be affixed to a surface of the part. Replacement parts must also have labels affixed to them. Replacement labels will have the letter "R", the manufacturer's logo, and the symbol "DOT."
The anti-theft label found on some major sheet metal, engines and transmissions must be masked prior to painting, rustproofing, undercoating, etc. The mask MUST be removed following the above operations. Failure to keep the label clean and readable may result in liability for violation of Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard, and subject the owner to possible suspicion that the part was stolen.
THESE LABELS ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED, DEFACED, OR COVERED OVER. The labels must be shielded from paint, rustproof, and undercoating (dealer prep included).
The labels will be on the following parts:
Engine and Transmission (may be stamped) Front and rear bumper assemblies Hood *Right and left front doors Right and left rear doors Right and left rear quarter panels Right and left front fenders Rear compartment lid/hatch/tailgate
*Certification label on driver's door qualifies as theft prevention label.