RAM 3500 Van V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 816
Date: 990201
Recall - Airbag Electronic Control Module
February 1999
Safety Recall No. 816
Airbag Electronic Control Module
Models
1998 (AB) Dodge Ram Vans and Wagons
NOTE:
This recall applies only to vehicles built through June 5, 1998 (MDH 060517).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory, and should perform this recall on vehicles in
for service as determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
Subject
If an object impacts the airbag electronic control module (AECM) on about 46,000 of the above vehicles, the module may inadvertently deploy both
airbags. Inadvertent airbag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
Repair
The AECM must be replaced and a protective cover must be installed over the new AECM.
Part Number
Description
CCF18160
AECM Package
Each package contains the following components:
Quantity
Description
1
AECM
1
AECM Cover
3
Screws - AECM-to-Floor Pan
Each dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough AECM Packages to
service about 25% of those vehicles.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that 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 the following labor operation number and time allowance:
Labor Operation
Time
Number
Allowance
Replace AECM and install cover
08816182
0.4 hours
Add the cost of the recall parts package 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 required.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
