Recall - Inspection of Repairs Made During Recall 294T: Overview
No. 345TMarch, 1993
To: All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall # 345T -- Inspection/Correction of Vehicles Previously Serviced for Recall # 294T (HC and CO Emissions)
Models:
1986 and 1987 Model Year Dodge and Plymouth Colt Vista 4WD Equipped With a 2.0L Carbureted Engine and Federal Emission Control System
The listed vehicles previously serviced for recall # 294T must be inspected to ensure that the service was performed as instructed. If any steps were not completed orderly they must be corrected at this time.
This action is required as a result of an audit conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It was found that in some cases the Prior recall service was not correctly performed.
Important:
The EPA may again audit vehicles serviced for this inspection/correction program. It is imperative to ensure that each step is performed as instructed. Failure to do so will be considered by the EPA to be a violation, subjecting affected dealers to possible penalties by the agency.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Service Procedure Videotape
As an additional service aid, refer to the videotape demonstrating the original Recall # 294T service procedure, included in the November, 1990 Master Tech program.
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.
Other dealers:
Each Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth 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
No parts will be distributed for this recall service inspection/correction program. The required parts should already have been installed during the previous service for Recall # 294T.
If any components are missing from the original service, order Recall Parts Package PN 03940403 without charge from your Parts Depot.
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 Recall Notification Form. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form for owner or dealer reference as needed.
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 the following labor operation number and time allowance:
Labor Operation Time
Number Allowance
Verify Recall # 294T service completion 25345282 0.3 Hours
Note:
If a correction of Recall 294T service was required and you did not originally perform the service for Recall # 294T on the vehicle, submit a separate claim for this correction using the labor operation number and time allowance from Emissions Recall # 294T.
Note:
See Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual, Chapter 6, Subsection H for complete recall claim processing instructions.
Parts Return
Not applicable.
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 Recall Notification Form or describe the reason on a postcard and mail to:
Chrysler Corporation 4i5-03-18
Recall Coordination
P.O. Box 1919
Detroit, Michigan 48231-9916
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.