field production campaign

[jamiekratin]

ok i was looking at my car and on the inside of the drivers side door it has a sticker that says "field product campaign vk commodore and calais" can anyone tell me what this means it also has a bunch of numders and there is it anything special or am i just a tool

[VS Omega]

It means the car was brought in because of recall of some type, there were four for the VL but I'm not sure what the VK one is.. the VL ones were:

Problem: STEERING KNUCKLE CRACKS
Make: HOLDEN
Model: Commodore VL, Calais
Variant:
Date Range: 1987-1988
VIN Ranges: J145736, J153237 L257205, L268578
Status: Inactive
Defect: In-plant investigation revealed quench cracks in steering knuckle forgings received from ANI National Forge.
Consequences: Potential loss of steering control.
Corrective action: Inspect for cracks and, if evident, replace steering knuckle and tube assembly.
Notif. Date: 22/07/1988
DOTARS No.: R88/032
Supplier Name: HOLDEN
Campaign No.: 88-H-02



Problem: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE
Make: HOLDEN
Model: Commodore VL, Calais
Variant:
Date Range: 1987
VIN Ranges: L235800, L255100 J124000, J144000
Status: Inactive
Defect: Incorrect crimping of the joint between the front and back shells of the brake booster. Vehicles with 3.0E (non-turbo) engine are affected.
Consequences: The two shells may come apart. As the brake master cylinder is attached to and supported by the front shell, function of the master cylinder is lost.
Corrective action: Inspect crimping and replace booster if crimping found incorrect.
Notif. Date: 28/08/1987
DOTARS No.: R87/017
Supplier Name: HOLDEN
Campaign No.: 87-H-02



Problem: POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY FAILURE
Make: HOLDEN
Model: Commodore VL, Calais
Variant:
Date Range: 1986-1987
VIN Ranges: L220743, L242128 J104955, J132000
Status: Inactive
Defect: Power steering assemblies supplied by James N. Kirby may have been produced with incorrect attachement of inner tie rod end housing to the steering rack.
Consequences: Inner tie rod ball joint can become detached from the steering rack, causing a reduction in steering control.
Corrective action: Inspect and replace if defective.
Notif. Date: 23/12/1986
DOTARS No.: R86/016
Supplier Name: HOLDEN
Campaign No.: 86-H-03



Problem: INSTRUMENT WIRING DAMAGED
Make: HOLDEN
Model: Commodore VL, Calais
Variant: Auto
Date Range: 1986
VIN Ranges:
Status: Inactive
Defect: 6 Cylinder models with automatic transmission only. Instrument wiring located in the centre console can be damaged by the automatic transmission selector mechanism.
Consequences: Fire risk.
Corrective action: Provide positive retention for the instrument lighting wiring harness.
Notif. Date: 10/11/1986
DOTARS No.: R86/015
Supplier Name: HOLDEN
Campaign No.: 86-H-01