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Campaign - Heater Hose May Fail: Overview

90chrysler13 No. 295T

September, 1990
To: All Dodge Dealers

Subject: Customer Satisfaction Notification # 295T -- Heater Hose

Models: Late Built 1989 and Early Built 1990 Model Year RWD Dodge Ram

Van/Wagon Equipped With Rear Heater or Rear A/C and Heater


The hose which runs between the engine block nipple and the heater control valve on the listed model vehicles is shorter than specified. As a result, the hose may fail, and cause coolant loss.

To correct the condition, dealers must replace the hose with a new hose of the correct length.

Important: Some of the involved vehicles may still be in dealer stock. Be sure to complete the service on these vehicles before retail delivery.

Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.

Vehicle List

Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive a vehicle list with this letter 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.

Each Dodge or Chrysler-Plymouth dealer without a Vehicle List will receive an information copy of this letter by Compak Mail for use in performing the service on involved vehicles upon request.