Canada - Recall - L33 Engine Block Debris
BulletinL33
Issue Date
2011-11-25
IMPORTANT
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY RECALL L33 ENGINE BLOCK DEBRIS
MODELS:
2012 (JC) Dodge Journey
2012 (JS) Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200
2012 (LD) Dodge Charger
2012 (RT) Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country
2012 (WD/WK) Dodge Durango and Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a Saltillo built 3.6L engine (sales code ERB) manufactured through September 19, 2011 (MDH 091900).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build period have already been repaired and, therefore, have been excluded from this recall.
^ The engine in about 90 of the above vehicles may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to engine block debris. Connecting rod bearing failure could result in a loss of engine power and/or engine seizure. Engine seizure under certain driving conditions could cause a crash without warning.
^ To correct this condition, the complete engine assembly must be replaced on all involved vehicles.
Recall and Parts Information
Canadian Recall Service Instructions and Part Numbers can be different. Always use the attached Canadian Recall Notification for service instructions and parts information.
This Canadian Recall Notification can also be found in DealerCONNECT - See below:
DealerCONNECT > Service > In the Repair section TechCONNECT > 30 - CANADIAN RECALLS
The V.I.N. range for vehicles involved in this campaign is as follows:
1C4RJFCG1CC133336 - 1C4RJFCG9CC157013
1C3CCBBG3CN143742 - 1C3CCBBG6CN143766
2C4RDGBGXCR122292 - 2C4RDGBG5CR159847
3C4PDCCG6CT144706 - 3C4PDDFG5CT185460
DEALER VIN LISTS Located in DealerCONNECT - Global Recall System (GRS)
GRS has been developed to provide dealers with an up-to-date list of involved vehicles by recall number and by dealer code. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. Involved vehicles will be removed from the GRS within several days of submitting repair claims.
To use the GRS in DealerCONNECT, you first need to click on the Service tab and then in the Repair section click on Global Recall System. Your dealer's VIN list for each Recall can be sorted by: Unsold Vehicles (at the time of Recall launch), Phone Number, City Name, Zip Code (Postal Code) or VIN.
Dealer Information
Owner Letter