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Luggage Rack Slat Screws - Rust Formation


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NUMBER: 91-T-124

CORP.REF.NO.: 131003

DATE: May 1991

SECTION: 10


SUBJECT RUST FORMING ON LUGGAGE RACK SLAT SCREWS
REPLACE SLATS AND SCREWS


MODELS/YEARS 1991 CUSTOM CRUISER


CONDITION: Rust forming on luggage rack slat screws.

CAUSE: Galvanic corrosion between screw and metal reinforcement in slat.

CORRECTION: Replace slats (P/N 10196179, 5 required) and screws (P/N 10196105, 20 required) as outlined in the service manual.

Parts are expected to be available on May 13, 1991. 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 dealers expense. All other order types will be cancelled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.