Subject: Top Tether Hardware Package for Child Restraint Seats
Models: 1989-2002 Passenger Cars, Light Duty Trucks and Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles (Except EV1 and Prizm)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2000-2002 model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-09-40-009 (Section 09 - Restraints).Important: GM of Canada and IPC Dealers are not authorized to utilize this service
bulletin.
Beginning in August, 1997 General Motors began providing Child Restraint
Seat Top Tether Hardware Packages to customers in the United States who requested them.
The Top Tether Hardware Package contains the necessary hardware for anchoring a forward facing child restraint seat top tether. One Child Restraint Seat Top Tether Hardware Package will be provided per vehicle to the retail customer at no charge for installation. Charges for installation of
additional Top Tether Hardware Packages per vehicle are the responsibility of the customer.
Most forward facing child restraint seats (CRS) sold in the United States prior to calendar year 1999 were not sold with top tether straps, but have provisions for them. Top tethers, which are required in Canada, can help to better secure the seat in the vehicle. When a forward facing CRS including a top tether is used, specially designed components must be used to secure the child seat top tether. These components are included in the Hardware Package from GMSPO.
If the customer requests installation of a Tether Hardware Package some time after delivery, the package is to be provided free of charge. Hardware Packages include installation instructions which are easily followed and can be installed by most customers. However, should the customer request the dealership's assistance to install the Tether Hardware Package, it is to be installed at no charge to the customer and the labor may be claimed. All claims submitted for installation labor of an approved Tether Hardware Package must be supported by a signed customer work order. Additional Hardware Packages and installation charges are the
responsibility of the customer.
Important: When installing a Child Restraint Seat Top Tether Hardware Package, follow the installation instructions included in the package. Additional information about specific mounting locations and installations may be available in the Seat Belt Section (Sections 9, 10-10, 10-11 or 10A) I of the appropriate Service Manual, or the Restraints section of SI.Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to your Area Manager, Parts
or Service.
Parts Information For Top Tether Hardware Package part numbers and usage, see Group 14.870 (passenger cars & U-van), or Group 16.710 (Light Duty Truck) of the appropriate
GMSPO Parts Catalog. In addition, they can also be found in Accessories Group 21.042.