Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L (2001)
Transmission Control System Relay: Recalls
Campaign - EATX Relay Replacement
March 2001
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Customer Satisfaction Notification No. 974
Transmission Control (EATX) Relay
Effective immediately, all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Rapid Response Service Action 401-001 and
Technical Service Bulletin # 18-03-01 are being cancelled. Those vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty
records, have been excluded from this notification.
Models
2001
(JR) Chrysler Sebring Sedan and Dodge Stratus Sedan (Four-Door)
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission (Sales Code - DGL) built through November 29, 2000
(MDH 112923)
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build period have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, 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 DIAL VIP System.
Subject
The transmission control (EATX) relay on about 16,800 of the above vehicles may not operate properly in cold temperatures. This may cause the
transmission to stay in second gear and turn on the "Check Engine" light.
Repair
The transmission control relay must be replaced.
Parts Information
Each dealer, to whom vehicles in the notification were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough Transmission
Control Relays, P/N 04671168, to service about 25% of those vehicles.
Service Procedure
1.
Remove the cover from the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
2.
Locate the transmission control (EATX) relay in the PDC and then remove and discard the relay.
3.
Install the provided transmission control relay.
4.
Install the PDC cover.
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
Customer Satisfaction Notification service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the labor operation number and time allowance as shown:
