Dealer Letter

September 5, 1991


To: ASC Colamco Astro Van Conversion Dealers

Re: ASC Colamco Chevrolet Astro Van Recall Campaign


Dear ASC Colamco Dealer:

ASC Colamco, Inc. has determined that certain ASC Colamco Chevrolet Astro van conversions failed to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies. In these vehicles, the lap portion of some of the seat belts may not remain on the pelvis at all times, depending on the position of the seat and the size of the occupant.

As a result of this determination, ASC Colamco, Inc. is conducting a recall campaign to remedy the nonconformity of these vehicles with the federal safety standard. Notification letters are being sent to purchasers of the affected vehicles. The purchasers are being requested to contact their dealer immediately to arrange a service date for installation of an appropriate modification for the seat belt installations. The enclosed final bulletin provides the information you will need to complete and install the modification. The necessary parts kits for completion of the modification are available from ASC Colamco, Inc., 1533 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43209, by Contacting Ron Gray at (614)
253-7263.


ASC Colamco,Inc. will reimburse you for the reasonable costs incurred in installing the modification to the seat belt installation, which should take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. To obtain reimbursement, please submit a copy of the completed repair invoice/work order signed by the customer and indicating the name and address of the owner and the vehicle identification number of the Chevrolet Astro van conversion in which the seat belt modification has been installed.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in implementing this important recall campaign to remedy the nonconformity with the federal safety standard in these Astro van conversions. Please call Ron Gray at ASC Colamco, Inc. if you have any questions in regard to these procedures or the arrangements for completion of the modification.