Steering Wheels, Leather Wrapped - Warping
89Pontiac24Bulletin Number: 90-10-7
Reference Number: 931054R
Publish Date: 11/89
Subject: LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEELS WARPING (NEW STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT)
Models
Affected: 1990 PONTIAC TRANS AM AND GTA MODELS
A few early production 1990 Firebird Trans Am and GTA models may have leather wrapped steering wheels that have warped.
A new wheel has been released for production and service. When replacing the warped wheel use part number 17998622.
Parts are expected to be available on November 17, 1989. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be canceled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.
See the 1990 Service Manual for Steering Wheel Removal and Replacement.
Labor Operation Number: E7020
Labor Time : .3 Hours