Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 7931
Date: 981201
Recall - Catalytic Converter Defective
No. 7931
December, 1998
To: All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recalls # 7931 and # 7932 -- Catalytic Converter
Models:
1998 Model Year Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and Plymouth Breeze (JA) Vehicles Built From March 1, 1998 Through March 21, 1998 (MDH
0301XX Through 0321XX)
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Federal Emission Control System (Sales Code -- NAA) -- Recall # 7931
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California Emission Control System (Sales Code -- NAE) -- Recall # 7932
The catalytic converter on about 1,500 of the above listed vehicles may have been welded with incorrect weld wire. This may result in corrosion of the
converter weld joints and cause premature failure of the catalytic converter. To correct this condition, the catalytic converter must be replaced.
IMPORTANT:
This recall (# 7932) is subject to the State of California Registration Renewal/Emissions Recall Enforcement Program. Involved vehicles must have the
recall service completed before registration renewal.
The servicing dealer must provide a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (Form No. 81-016-1053) to each California vehicle owner upon
completion of the Recall # 7932 service, for use as proof in renewal of the vehicle registration.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail. Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the
current dealer at the same street address) will receive a list of their involved vehicles. The Vehicle List is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) sequence. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles.
DIAL System Functions 53 and VIP
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53 and VIP at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry as needed.
Function 53 provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The customer name address and phone number is listed if
known. Parts information is also provided. Completed vehicles are removed from Function 53 within several days of repair claim submission. To use this
system type "53" at the "ENTER FUNCTION" prompt, then type "ORD7931" (Federal emission vehicles) or "ORD7932" (California emission
vehicles).
Parts
IMPORTANT:
Due to the small number of involved vehicles, no parts will be distributed to involved dealers. Parts may be ordered as needed to support scheduled
repairs.
Dealers should determine which catalytic converter is required for each vehicle at the time appointments are scheduled to assure that the correct part is
available when the customer arrives. The appropriate converter for the vehicle to be serviced may be determined by:
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Using the part code in the third column of the VIN list along with the following table (involved dealers);
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Using the VIN and part number list electronically transmitted to DIAL. System Function 53 (involved dealers); or
