Grand Caravan FWD V6-229 3.8L VIN L MFI (1997)
Drive Belt: Customer Interest
Serpentine Belt - Loss of Power Steering Assist
Number: 07-02-99
Group: Cooling
Date: June 4, 1999
SUBJECT:
Serpentine Belt Slips Off Idler Pulley
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the bracket that the idler pulley attaches to.
MODELS:
1996 - 1999 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1996 - 1999 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Loss of power steering assist and occurs when driving through deep snow or standing water.
Snow or rain can enter the engine compartment from underneath the vehicle and force the serpentine belt oft of the idler pulley.