1500 4x2 Pickup V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 748
Date: 980301
Recall - Fuel Tank Rollover Valve
No. 748
March, 1998
To: All Dodge Truck Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 748 -- Fuel Tank Rollover Valve
Models:
1994 Through 1996 Model Year Dodge Ram (BR) Trucks Equipped With a Gasoline Engine Built Through:
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December 12, 1995 (MDH 1212XX) at the Warren and St. Louis Truck Assembly Plants ("S" or "J" in the 11th VIN Position)
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March 7, 1996 (MDH 0307XX) at the Lago Alberto and Saltillo Truck Assembly Plants ("M" or "G" in the 11th VIN Position)
Liquid fuel may pass through the fuel tank rollover valve (mounted in the fuel pump module) on about 500,000 of the above listed vehicles, and fill the
evaporative canister. This may result in driveability problems, fuel odor and/or fuel leakage from the canister. To correct this condition, the fuel pump
module mounted rollover valve must be replaced.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail
delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service as determined by using DIAL System Function 70.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer recall 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 recall 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. Completed 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 "ORD748".
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 Rollover Valve
Packages, Recall PN CBXL748O, to service about 25% of those vehicles. Each part package contains one (1) rollover valve.
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 this service with their dealers. 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
1.
With the ignition key in the OFF position, disconnect the negative battery cable.
Note:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to record all radio settings before disconnecting the battery and to reset all electronic memory
(clock, radio settings, etc.) when you have completed the service procedure.
2.
Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap.
