Vehicle - Theft Prevention Standard/Anti-Theft Labeling

NO.: 87-I-15

DATE: Nov. '86

GROUP: 0
SUBJECT: FEDERAL VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION STANDARD (ANTI-THEFT LABELING)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 DEVILLE/FLEETWOOD, ELDORADO, SEVILLE AND ALLANTE

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 De Ville/Fleetwood, Eldorado, Seville and Allante are the Cadillac models effected. Additional models may be effected.

Figure 1:

The purpose of this law is to deter vehicle theft and to make the tracing and recovery of stolen parts easier. These labels (Figure 1) will be readily visible if the vehicle should be dismantled.

The label containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number will be permanently affixed to a surface of the part. Replacement parts must also have labels affixed to them. GM Replacement parts will have labels with the letter "R", the manufacturer's logo, and the symbol "DOT". (Figure 1).

Figure 2 - Label Locations:

All anti-theft labels found on some major sheet metal (Figure 2), engines and transmissions must be masked prior to painting, rustproofing, undercoating, (dealer prep included) etc. THESE LABELS ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED, DEFACED, OR COVERED OVER. 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.
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

*Certification label on driver's door qualifies as theft prevention label.