Recall - PCV Valve Inspection/Replacement: Overview
March 2009Dealer Service Instructions for:
Emissions Recall J03 - PCV Valve
Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this recall. Rapid Response Transmittal (RRT) 08-096 is no longer applicable for vehicles involved in this recall. Those vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this recall.
Models
2009 (KA) Dodge Nitro
(RT) Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine (sales code EGQ or EGS) built from October 14, 2008 through October 31, 2008 (MDH 101400 through 103121).
2009 (JC) Dodge Journey
(JS) Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine (sales code EER) built from September 23, 2008 through November 3, 2008 (MDH 092306 through 110307).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build period have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded from 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
An incorrect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve may have been installed on about 1,600 of the above vehicles. An incorrect PCV valve can cause excessive exhaust emissions.
Repair
The PCV valve must be inspected for the correct part number (Figure 1). PCV valves found with an incorrect part number must be replaced.
Parts Information
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 Chrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the labor operation number and time allowance shown.
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
Dealer Notification
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 Chrysler 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.
Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners to update our records if applicable.
Dealers are encouraged to consider alternative scheduling and servicing approaches for this recall. This repair does not require hoists or other full service facility special equipment and is a Chrysler Mobile Service approved repair.
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
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