Recall - A/T Manual Valve Defective: Overview
May 2000Safety Recall No. 871
Automatic Transmission Manual Valve
Model
1991-1992 (AN) Dodge Dakota
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 42RH (A 500) Automatic Transmission (Sales Code - DGN).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used 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 DIAL VIP System.
Subject
If you move the gearshift selector on about 123,000 of the above vehicles toward, but not into, the park position, the following two conditions can occur:
^ After a short delay, the transmission reverse gear may hydraulically engage and the vehicle may move rearward if the engine is running; or
^ The vehicle may roll downhill if the engine is turned off.
Either of these conditions can cause an accident and/or injury without warning.
Repair
The steel automatic transmission manual valve must be replaced with an aluminum valve. This repair also involves replacing several seals, transmission fluid, filter and pan gasket. This recall does NOT include replacement of any other transmission components. If other transmission service is required, the additional associated costs are the owner's responsibility.
Parts Information
Part Number Description
CBMT8710 Manual Valve Package
Each package contains the components as shown.
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive enough Manual Valve Packages to service about 10% of those vehicles.
In addition, each vehicle requires 9 pints of transmission fluid to be added to the transmission. Dealers should order enough Mopar ATF+3 Transmission Fluid to service vehicles as necessary.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that 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 the labor operation number and time allowance as shown.
Replace transmission manual valve Add the cost of the recall parts package and the transmission fluid plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim. To claim the MOPAR transmission fluid, use the quart part number with a quantity of five (5) OR use the gallon part number with a quantity of one (1) and the quart part number with a quantity of one (1).
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
Parts Return
Not required.
Dealer Notification and 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 MDS2 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 have been entered to DIAL System Functions 53 and VIP 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 "ORD871".
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 copy of the owner letter is shown.
Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification Form. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form for owner or dealer reference as needed.
Vehicle Not Available
If a vehicle is not available for service, let us know by filling out the pre-addressed Owner Notification Form or describe the reason on a postcard and mail to:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
CIMS 482-00-85
800 Chrysler Drive East
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326-2757
Additional Information
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Zone Service Office.