Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN K (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # J18
Date: 090630
Recall - PCM Update For Catalytic Converter Failure
June 2009
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Emissions Recall J18
Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
Models
2003-2004 (LH) Dodge Intrepid, Eagle Vision, Chrysler Concorde, LHS,
New Yorker and 300M
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine ("G, K , M or V" in the 8th VIN position).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this repair on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also perform this repair on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The catalytic converters on about 77,700 of the above vehicles may become
damaged from continued operation in "limp-in" mode following a camshaft
position sensor fault.
Repair
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be reprogrammed (flashed) to
prevent potential catalytic converter failure.
Parts Information
Due to the likelihood that the required labels are already in your parts inventory, no labels will be distributed initially. The following label may be
ordered as needed.
Each vehicle requires application of the label shown.
Special Tools
The existing special tools shown may be required to perform this repair.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the
DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims
submitted will be used by Chrysler to record Customer Satisfaction Notification service completions and provide dealer payments.
