Recall - CO Emissions
No. 551August, 1993
To: All Dodge and Chrysler/Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall # 551 -- CO Emissions
Models:
1988 Model Year Plymouth Sundance and Reliant; Dodge Shadow, Aries, Daytona and Lancer; and Chrysler LeBaron Coupe and LeBaron GTS Vehicles Equipped With a 2.2L or 2.5L Throttle Body Fuel Injected Engine, Manual Transmission and Federal Emission Control System Currently Located in the High Altitude States: Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels for the listed model vehicles may exceed the limits allowed by Federal Emissions Standards. To correct the condition, the Powertrain Control Module (Single Module Engine Controller) must be replaced.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Service Procedure Videotape
No videotape of the service procedure for this recall will be provided.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
Involved dealers: Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter and a list of the involved vehicles by first class mail.
The Vehicle List is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles.
All dealers: Each Dodge and Chrysler/Plymouth dealer will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail.
DIAL System Function 70
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Function 70 at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry by VIN as needed.
Parts
Important:
A quantity of parts will be distributed initially and billed to all involved dealers. This quantity will cover a portion of the total vehicles involved. Additional parts may be ordered as needed to support customer demand.
Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough Powertrain Control Modules, Recall PN C3905511 (2.2L) or C3905512 (2.5L), to service 25 % of those vehicles.
Also included in each package is an instruction summary for convenient reference by the servicing technician.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for the service with their dealers at the earliest possible date. A copy of the owner notification letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Notification Form. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form for owner or dealer reference as needed.
Service Procedure
Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -- Previously SMEC:
1. Record radio presets for future reference.
2. Remove air cleaner duct from PCM.
3. Disconnect battery cables. Remove battery.
4. Disconnect the PCM 14- and 60-way electrical connectors.
5. Remove and save the two PCM attaching screws. Remove the PCM and set aside for return to the Warranty Material Return Center.
6. Connect the 14- and 60-way electrical connectors to the new PCM (C3905511 (2.2L) or C3905512 (2.5L)).
7. Install the PCM and tighten the attaching screws securely.
8. Reinstall the battery and connect the battery cables securely.
9. Install the air cleaner duct to the PCM.
10. Reset the radio presets recorded in Step 1.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL
System. Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the labor operation number and time allowance (see illustration).
Parts Return
Removed Powertrain Control Modules must be returned to the Warranty Material Return Center.
Note:
See Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual, Chapter 6, Subsection H for complete recall claim processing and material return instructions.
Vehicle Not Available
If a vehicle is not available for service for a known reason, let us know by filling out the pre-addressed Vehicle Disposition Form portion of the Owner Notification Form or describe the reason on a postcard and mail to:
Chrysler Corporation 415-03-18
P.O. Box 1919
Detroit, Michigan 48231-1919
Following the above procedures will expedite the processing of your claim.
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Zone Service Office.
EMISSIONS RECALL -- 1988 CHRYSLER PASSENGER CAR WITH A 2.2 OR 2.5 LITER FUEL INJECTED ENGINE OPERATED IN HIGH ALTITUDE AREAS
Dear Chrysler Vehicle Owner:
The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that your 1988 Chrysler car, with a 2.2 or 2.5 liter fuel injected engine, may be in violation of Federal Emissions Standards. Carbon monoxide levels could be above the allowable limits which were established to protect the public health from the dangers of air pollution. For this reason, we are asking you to return your vehicle -- identified by the Vehicle Identification Number on the enclosed form -- to your dealer for a special service repair. This service will be provided free of charge.
The needed instructions have been sent to all Chrysler-Plymouth and Dodge dealers. The service will not hurt your engine performance or fuel economy. To obtain this service:
^ Contact your dealer as soon as possible to make an appointment for the free service. The service can be arranged for through any Chrysler-Plymouth or Dodge dealer.
^ Take the enclosed Owner Notification Form with you at the time of your appointment and give it to your dealer. The form identifies the vehicle and recall for which service is required.
^ The dealer will replace the engine computer. The service will take about one-half hour, but additional time may be required depending on how service appointments are scheduled and processed.
In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty made applicable to your vehicle under Federal law, and your right to participate in future recalls, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could legally be determined to be a lack of proper maintenance of your vehicle. Further, without this repair your vehicle may fail a state or local emission inspection test.
If you have any problem obtaining the service, please contact the Chrysler Zone Service Office in your area. (It is listed under "Service Assistance" in your Owner's Manual.) A Zone representative will arrange for prompt servicing of your vehicle. If you are still unable to obtain the repair as described in this letter within a reasonable time, you may also contact the Manufacturers Operations Division of the Environmental Protection Agency (6405J), 401 M Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
We regret any inconvenience this action may cause, but trust you understand our interest in clean air and in your continuing satisfaction with our product. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.