RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # G23
Date: 070601
Recall - TIPM Reflash for A/T Shift Concerns
June 2007
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Emissions Recall G23
Reprogram TIPM Transmission Default
NOTE:
Rapid Response Transmittal (RRT) 06-033, Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) # 21-007-07 and # 08-038-06 have been cancelled. Those vehicles
that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this recall.
Models
2007 - 2008 (JS) Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.5L engine ("R" or "M" in the 8th VIN position) and an automatic
transmission built through April 20, 2007 (MDH 042007).
2007 (DR/DH/D1) Dodge Ram Pick-Up Truck
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 3.7L, 4.7L or 5.7L engine ("D", "K", "N", "P", or "2" in the 8th VIN position) and an
automatic transmission built through July 24, 2006 (MDH 072407).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new 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. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) on about 26,600 of the above vehicles was inadvertently programmed with software that may prevent the
transmission from shifting properly under certain conditions. This may cause the vehicle to emit pollutants which exceed Federal and California
Emission Standards.
Repair
The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) must be reprogrammed (flashed).
Parts Information
Due to the likelihood that the required label is already in your parts inventory, no labels will be distributed initially. The following label may be ordered
as needed.
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