Recall - Install Brake Pedal Shift Interlock: Overview

No. 733

September, 1997

Revised December, 1997

To: All Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers

Subject:
Customer Satisfaction Notification # 733 -- Brake Pedal Shift Interlock

Models:
The Following Vehicles Equipped With an Automatic Transmission and Floor Shift:

^ 1984 Through 1995 Model Year Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer (XJ)

^ 1993 Through 1995 Model Year Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer (ZJ)

This notification describes how to install a brake pedal/transmission park shift interlock retrofit package on the above vehicles. The shift interlock prevents the operator from shifting the vehicle out of PARK unless the brake pedal is depressed.

IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this service on vehicles in for other service as determined by using DIAL System Function 70.

Dealer Notification & Vehicle List

All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer notification letter by first class mail. 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 Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles.

DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP

All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP at the time of implementation for dealer inquiry as needed.

Function 53 provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of incomplete vehicles. The customer name, address and phone number is listed if known. Parts information is also provided. Complete 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 "ORD733".