Recall - Oxygen Sensor
No. 592October, 1993
To: All Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall # 592 -- Oxygen Sensor
Models:
1988 and 1989 Model Year Eagle Premier (BB) Vehicles Equipped With a 2.5L Engine and Located Outside of California
1987 Model Year Alliance GTA Vehicles Equipped With a 2.0L Engine and Located Outside of California
Failure of the oxygen sensor on the listed models, may cause a vehicle to be in violation of Federal Emissions Standards. To correct the condition, the oxygen sensor must be replaced with an improved design sensor.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Service Procedure Videotape
No videotape of the service procedure for this recall will be provided.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
Involved dealers: Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter and a list of the involved vehicles by first class mail.
The Vehicle List is 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.
All other dealers: Each Jeep & Eagle dealer who does not receive a Vehicle List will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail.
DIAL System Function 70
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Function 70 at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry by VIN as needed.
Parts
Important:
Due to the small number of involved vehicles, no parts will be distributed initially to dealers for this recall. Dealers are requested to order parts only to support scheduled repairs.
Oxygen Sensor Packages, Recall PN C3905920, may be ordered at dealer cost to support customer demand. Each parts package contains the following components:
Quantity Description
1 Oxygen Sensor
1 Instruction Sheet
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 the service with their dealers at the earliest possible date. 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.
Service Procedure
A. Replace Oxygen Sensor:
1. Locate oxygen sensor.
^ Premier -- in the exhaust manifold as shown in Figure 1.
^ Alliance GTA -- in exhaust pipe adapter, after exhaust manifold, as shown in Figure 2.
2. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove oxygen sensor using a crowfoot socket.
4. Clean threads in exhaust pipe or adapter.
5. Install the new oxygen sensor (PN C3905920). Tighten to 22 ft.lbs. (30 N-m).
6. Connect oxygen sensor connector.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use one of the labor operation numbers and time allowances (see illustration).
Add the cost of the recall parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
Parts Return
Initially, a small number of oxygen sensors are required to be returned to the Warranty Material Return Center. When an adequate number of returned parts have been accumulated, Parts Return Documents will no longer be generated and parts are to be discarded.
Note:
See Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual, Chapter 6, Subsection H for complete recall claim processing and parts return instructions.
Vehicle Not Available
If a vehicle is not available for service for a known reason, let us know by filling out the pre-addressed Vehicle Disposition Form portion of the Owner Notification Form or describe the reason on a postcard and mail to:
Chrysler Corporation 429-10-04
P.O. Box 1919
Detroit, Michigan 48231-1919
Following the above procedures will expedite the processing of your claim.
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Zone Service Office.
EMISSIONS RECALL -- OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT
Dear Chrysler Vehicle Owner:
Chrysler Corporation and the Environmental Protection Agency have determined that the oxygen sensor on certain Alliance GTA and Premier models may be susceptible to failure. Failure of the oxygen sensor may cause your vehicle to be in violation of Federal Emissions Standards. For this reason, we are asking you to return your vehicle - identified by the Vehicle Identification Number on the enclosed form -- to your dealer for a special service repair. This service will be provided free of charge.
The needed instructions and parts are available at all Jeep/Eagle involved dealers. The service will not hurt your engine performance or fuel economy. To obtain this service:
^ Contact your Jeep/Eagle dealer as soon as possible to make an appointment for the free service.
^ Take the enclosed Owner Notification Form with you at the time of your appointment and give it to your dealer. The form identifies the vehicle and recall for which service is required.
^ The dealer will replace the oxygen sensor. The service will take about one half hour, but additional time may be required depending on how service appointments are scheduled and processed.
In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty made applicable to your vehicle under Federal law, and your right to participate in future recalls, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could legally be determined to be a lack of proper maintenance of your vehicle. Further, without this repair your vehicle may fail a state or local emission inspection test.
If you have any problem obtaining the service, please contact the Chrysler Zone Service Office in your area (shown on the enclosed listing). A Zone representative will arrange for prompt servicing of your vehicle. If you are still unable to obtain the repair as described in this letter within a reasonable time, you may also contact the Manufacturers Operations Division of the Environmental Protection Agency (6405J), 401 M Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
We regret any inconvenience this action may cause, but trust you understand our interest in clean air and in your continuing satisfaction with our product. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.