Recall - Transmission Control Module Programming: Overview
August 2006Dealer Service Instructions for:
Emissions Recall F31
Reprogram TCM for Aftermarket Scan Tool
Models
2006 (KJ) Jeep(R) Liberty
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 2.8L diesel engine ("5" in the 8th VIN position) and Federal emission control system (sales code NAA) built from December 16, 2005 through May 25, 2006 (MDH 121619 through 052523).
IMPORTANT:
A small number of 2005 and 2006 model year Jeep Liberty vehicles that have had TSB 18-008-06 or TSB 18-009-06 performed (reprogram TCM) prior to July 14, 2006, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) on about 4,000 vehicles was inadvertently programmed with software that may prevent proper communication with some aftermarket diagnostic scan tools.
Repair
The TCM must be reprogrammed (flashed).
Parts Information
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were assigned will receive enough Authorized Modifications Labels to service about 20% of those vehicles. Additional labels may be ordered as needed.
Each vehicle requires application of the labels shown.
Special Tools
These existing special tools may be required to perform this repair on 2006 model year vehicles:
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use one of the labor operation numbers and time allowances shown.
Dealer Notification
All dealers will receive three copies of this dealer letter by mail. To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select "Global Recall System" on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to DaimlerChrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is included.
Attached to each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners to update our records if applicable.
Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow up
All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed.
GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner's name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission.
To use this system, click on the "Service" tab and then click on "Global Recall System." Your dealer��s VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence.
Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair.
Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services Field Operations
DaimlerChrysler Corporation