Vehicle - Federal Theft Prevention Standard

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Number: 91-350-0B

Section: 0B

Date: JUNE 1991

Corporate Bulletin No.: 770104R


Subject:
FEDERAL VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION STANDARD


Model and Year:
1987-91 SELECT CHEVROLET MODELS


THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES DEALER SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 91-39-0B, DATED AUGUST 1990. THE BULLETIN PURPOSE HAS BEEN CLARIFIED. ALL COPIES OF 91-39-0B SHOULD BE DISCARDED.

Beginning with the 1987 model year, Federal law required General Motors to label certain parts, on selected cars, with the Vehicle Identification Number or, in the case of the engine and transmission, transaxle, the VIN derivative. The C,D,E,F,H,K,P,V, and W models are affected. Additional models may be affected in future model years. These parts include:
^ Engine and transmission/transaxle (to 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 qualities as theft prevention label.

The label containing the Vehicle Identification Number or VIN derivative, as applicable, is required to be permanently affixed to a designated location on the part surface. Replacement parts are also required to have labels affixed to them. Replacement parts labels must be imprinted with the letter "R", the manufacturer's trademark (GM logo) and the letters "DOT"; however, the imprinting or labeling on replacement parts must be done in locations different from those designated for OEM parts.

These federal vehicle theft prevention labels ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED, DEFACED, ALTERED, OR COVERED OVER. They must also be masked prior to any painting, rustproofing, undercoating, etc. The mask MUST then be removed tollowing such operations. Failure to keep the labels clean and readable may result in liability proceedings for violation of the Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Act and subject the owner or operator to possible criminal investigation or suspicion of vehicle theft (dealer prep included).