Lebaron GTS L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN K TBI (1988)
Powertrain Control Module: Recalls
Recall - CO Emissions
No. 551
August, 1993
To: All Dodge and Chrysler/Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall # 551 -- CO Emissions
Models:
1988 Model Year Plymouth Sundance and Reliant; Dodge Shadow, Aries, Daytona and Lancer; and Chrysler LeBaron Coupe and LeBaron GTS
Vehicles Equipped With a 2.2L or 2.5L Throttle Body Fuel Injected Engine, Manual Transmission and Federal Emission Control System Currently
Located in the High Altitude States: Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels for the listed model vehicles may exceed the limits allowed by Federal Emissions Standards. To correct the condition, the
Powertrain Control Module (Single Module Engine Controller) must be replaced.
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 dealers: Each Dodge and Chrysler/Plymouth dealer 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 street address), will receive enough Powertrain
Control Modules, Recall PN C3905511 (2.2L) or C3905512 (2.5L), to service 25 % of those vehicles.
Also included in each package is an instruction summary for convenient reference by the servicing technician.
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
Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -- Previously SMEC:
1.
Record radio presets for future reference.
2.
Remove air cleaner duct from PCM.
