Magnum V6-3.5L VIN V (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # F35
Date: 060801
Campaign - Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Debris
August 2006
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Customer Satisfaction Notification F35
Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Debris
Effective immediately, all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Rapid Response Transmittal RRT # 06-025 has
been cancelled.
Models
2006 LX Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum and Charger
2006 CS Chrysler Pacifica
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine ("G" in the 8th VIN position) with engine build date codes from
900586 through 900766.
IMPORTANT:
Those vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this notification
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer 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 engines in about 14,000 of the above vehicles may have been assembled with sand-like debris on the number two connecting rod bearing journal of
the crankshaft. This can cause excessive rod bearing wear and result in engine failure.
Repair
The number two connecting rod bearing and crankshaft journal must be inspected. If either the connecting rod bearing or crankshaft journal is damaged,
a long block engine must be installed.
Alternate Transportation
Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if inspection determines that engine replacement is
required and the vehicle must be held overnight.
