Recall - O2 Sensor and CCV Harness: Overview
No.: 562Date: April, 1994
To: All Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers
Subject:
California Emissions Recall # 562 -- Oxygen Sensor and CCV Harness
Models:
1987 through 1990 Model Year Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer (XJ); and Comanche (MJ) Vehicles Equipped With a 4.0L Engine and Located In California. (Excluding 1988 Model Year Vehicles With California Emission Systems.)
Failure of the oxygen sensor and/or the closed crankcase ventilation (CCV) harness on the listed models, may cause a vehicle to be in violation of California or Federal Emissions Standards. To correct the condition, the oxygen sensor and CCV harness must be replaced with improved design parts. 1988 model year vehicles equipped with a California emission system were previously recalled (California Emissions Recall # 316T) and are not included in this recall.
Important:
This recall is subject to the State of California Registration Renewal/Emissions Recall Enforcement Program. Involved vehicles must have the recall service completed before registration renewal.
The servicing dealer must provide a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (Form No. 81-016-1053) to each owner upon completion of the recall service, for use as proof in renewal of the vehicle registration. Blank forms have been supplied separately to all California dealers for this purpose.
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 as necessary.
All other California dealers:
Each California Jeep & Eagle dealer who does not receive a Vehicle List 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.
Recall Completion Label Requirement
There is a California Air Resources Board requirement to affix a label to the vehicle to certify that the emissions recall was completed. A label is included in each emissions service parts package. Refer to the Service Procedure of this letter for application instructions.
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 Darts may be ordered as necessary. to support customer demand.
CCV Harness Packages
Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough CCV Harness Packages, Recall PN C3905621, to service 25% of those vehicles (minimum of 5 and maximum of 20 packages). Each uninvolved dealer will receive 5 parts packages to service vehicles upon request.
Each parts package contains the following components:
Quantity Description
1 CCV Harness
1 Grommet
1 Recall Completion Label
1 Instruction Sheet
Oxygen Sensor Packages
Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough Oxygen Sensor Packages, Recall PN C3905622, to service 25% of those vehicles (minimum of 5 and maximum of 20 packages). Each uninvolved dealer will receive 5 parts packages to service vehicles upon request.
Each parts package contains the following components:
Quantity Description
1 Oxygen Sensor
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.
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 one of the labor operation numbers and time allowances:
Add the cost of the recall parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
Parts Return
Initially, a small number of oxygen sensors are required to be returned to the Warranty Material Return Center. When an adequate number of returned parts have been accumulated, Parts Return Documents will no longer be generated and parts are to be discarded.
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 429-10-04
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.