Lebaron Coupe L4-135 2.2L SOHC Turbo VIN A FI (1989)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - Rear Brake Linings
No. 539
July, 1992
To: All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 539 -- Rear Brake Linings
Models:
1989 Model Year Dodge Daytona (AG-Body) and Chrysler LeBaron 2-Door Coupe and Convertible (AJ-Body) Equipped With 14" Brakes and Built
From Beginning of Model Year Through December 31, 1988
Note:
Only the above vehicles sold or currently registered in "Salt Belt" states (where large amounts of road salt are used for snow and ice removal) are
involved.
The bonded rear disc brake linings on involved vehicles may separate from the brake shoe plates due to corrosion deterioration resulting from operation
in geographic areas using large amounts of road salt for snow and ice removal. To correct the condition, the rear brake shoe and lining assemblies must
be replaced.
Details of this recall are explained in the following sections.
Note:
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 Certified Mail.
Important:
Dealer notification by Certified Mail is required by federal law for all safety recalls. Responsible dealership personnel should be instructed to sign
for this Certified Mail without hesitation as it concerns urgent safety recall information.
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 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
Important:
A quantity of parts will be distributed initially and billed to all involved dealers. This quantity will cover a portion of the total vehicles involved.
Additional parts may be ordered as needed to support customer demand.
Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location), will receive enough Rear Brake Shoe
Packages, Recall PN C3940491, at dealer cost to service 25 % of those vehicles.
Each parts package contains one left and one right rear brake lining set.
Additional parts may be ordered as needed.
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.
