RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 852
Date: 000201
Recall - Reprogram PCM
NUMBER: 852
DATE: 02/11/00
SUBJECT: Emissions Recall 852 - Reprogram PCM
MODELS: 1999 (AB) Dodge Ram Van/Wagon
February 2000
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Emissions Recall No. 852
Reprogram PCM - Transmission OBD System
Effective immediately, all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this recall. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 18-19-99 is being
cancelled. Those vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this recall.
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 5.2L Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) engine ("T" or
"2" in the 8th VIN position) and a 46RE automatic transmission.
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 DIAL VIP System.
Subject
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on about 300 of the above vehicles was programmed with incorrect transmission diagnostic information. As a
result, the check engine lamp (MIL) may illuminate when there is no transmission problem or fail to illuminate if a transmission problem occurs in the
future.
Repair
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be reprogrammed (flashed).
Parts Information
Due to the small number of vehicles involved in this recall and the likelihood that the required labels are already in your parts inventory, no labels will be
distributed initially. The following labels may be ordered as needed.
Each vehicle requires application of the following labels:
Part Number
Description
04669020
Authorized Software Update Label
04275086
Authorized Modifications Label
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use any of the following labor operation numbers and time allowances:
Labor Operation
Time
Number
Allowance
PCM Update Previously Performed
08852181
0.2 hours
Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
08852182
0.5 hours
Add the cost of the labels plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
NOTE:
See the warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
Parts Return
Not Applicable
