Recall - Reprogram PCM: Overview

April 1999

Dealer Service Instructions for:

Federal Emissions Recall No. 7921 (Vehicles w/Sales Code NAA)
California Emissions Recall No. 7922 (Vehicles w/Sales Code NAE)
Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

Models
1996 (JA) Dodge Stratus and Plymouth Breeze

Note:
This recall applies only to vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine ("C" in the 8th VIN position), manual transaxle (sales code DD5) and were originally equipped with 15 inch touring tires (sales code TNN).

Subject
The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system on about 1,200 of the above vehicles may not operate the evaporative emissions purge system monitor. Federal and California Emission Regulations require a purge system monitor as part of the OBD system.

Repair
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be reprogrammed (flashed).

Parts Information

Each dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough Authorized Software Update labels and Authorized Modifications labels to service about 25% of those vehicles~ Additional labels may be ordered as needed.

Each vehicle requires application of the following labels:

Part Number Description

04669020 Authorized Sofiware Update Label
04275086 Authorized Modifications Label

Completion Reporting and Reimbursement

Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.

Use one of the following labor operation numbers and time allowances:

Labor Operation Time
Number Allowance

PCM Update Previously Performed 08792181 0.2 hours

Reprogram Powertrain Control Module 08792182 0.5 hours

Add the cost of the labels plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.

Note:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section for complete recall claim processing instructions.

Parts Return

Not Applicable

Dealer Notification & Vehicle List

All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail. Two additional copies will be sent through the DCMMS and the "TIL" will be updated to include this recall in the near future. Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a list of their involved vehicles. The vehicle list is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence. Owners known to DaimlerChrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles.

DIAL System Functions 53 and VIP

All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53 and VIP at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry as needed.

Function 53 provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The customer name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from Function 53 within several days of repair claim submission. To use this system, type "53" at the "ENTER FUNCTION" prompt, then type "0RD7921" (Federal emission vehicles) or "0RD7922" (California emission vehicles)

Owner Notification anil 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 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.