Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L (2001)
Technical Service Bulletin # 898
Date: 001001
Recall - Passenger Airbag Replacement
October 2000
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall No. 898 -- Passenger Airbag
Models:
2001 (JR) Dodge Stratus Sedan and Chrysler Sebring Sedan
(Four-Door)
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from September 12, 2000 through September 15, 2000 (MDH 091220 through 091512).
IMPORTANT:
Most of the vehicles within the above build period have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded from this recall.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to stop sale and 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. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
Subject:
The passenger airbag door on about 400 of the above vehicles may separate from the airbag during a deployment. Although airbag performance is not
affected by this condition, a separated airbag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
Repair:
The passenger airbag must be replaced on all involved vehicles.
Parts Information:
Each dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) , will receive enough Passenger Airbags to
service 100% of those vehicles.
Dealers should determine which airbag 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 passenger airbag for the vehicle to be serviced may be determined by:
Using the part code in the third column of the VIN list along with the above table (involved dealers);
Using the VIN and part number list electronically transmitted to DIAL System Function 53 (involved dealers); or
Entering the VIN to DIAL System VIP Function (sales code information) along with the above table (all dealers).
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 labor operation number and time allowances shown.
Add the cost of the airbag plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
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