Medallion L4-2165cc 2.2L (1988)
Technical Service Bulletin # 745
Date: 980301
Recall - Heater Core Bypass Valve
No. 745
March, 1998
To: All Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 745 -- Heater Core Bypass Valve
Models:
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1988 Model Year Renault Medallion
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1989 Model Year Eagle Medallion
The heater core on the above listed vehicles, may fail due to prolonged exposure to high temperature engine cooling system fluid. Heater core failure will
allow cooling system steam to discharge into the passenger compartment which may reduce driver visibility. To correct this condition, a coolant
temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve must be installed.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail
delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service as determined by using DIAL System Function 70.
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, 70 and VIP
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry as needed.
Function 53 provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of 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 "ORD745".
Parts
IMPORTANT:
A quantity of parts will be distributed initially and billed to all involved dealers. This quantity will cover a portion of the total vehicles involved.
Additional parts may be ordered as needed to support customer demand.
Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough of each Bypass
Valve Package, Recall PN CCC97451 (1988 MY vehicles) and PN CCA87452 (1989 MY vehicles), to service about 25% of those vehicles.
Dealers should determine which parts package is required for each vehicle at the time appointments are scheduled to assure that the correct parts package
is available when the customer arrives.
Each parts package contains the components as shown.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule
appointments for this service with their dealer. A copy of the owner notification letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Notification Form. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form for owner or dealer
reference as needed.
A. Install Bypass Valve
