Premier L4-150 2.5L (1988)
Technical Service Bulletin # 487
Date: 901101
Recall - Throttle Cable Malfunction
No. 487
November, 1990
To: All Jeep/Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 487-- Throttle Cable Malfunction
Models:
All 1988 and 1989 Model Year Renault/Eagle Medallion Passenger Cars
Malfunction of the throttle cable over-travel mechanism on some of the listed model vehicles may restrict return of the throttle lever back to the idle
position, resulting in the throttle staying partially open when the accelerator pedal is released. To eliminate this possibility, all involved vehicles must
have the throttle cable replaced with a revised cable.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Note:
As an additional service aid, a videotape demonstrating the service procedure is included in the December, 1990 VideoTec program.
Vehicle List
Each dealer to whom involved cars were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive a vehicle list with this letter 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 cars.
Each Jeep/Eagle dealer without a Vehicle List will receive an information copy of this letter by Compak Mail for use in performing the service on
involved cars upon request.
Parts
Revised throttle cables, PN C3940408, are being shipped at dealer cost to all involved dealers for service of affected cars. Each dealer to whom involved
cars were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive enough throttle cables to service 25% of those cars.
Included with each throttle cable is a replacement instruction summary for convenient reference by the servicing technician.
Additional parts may be ordered (at dealer cost) from Parts Depots if required.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved car owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments
for the service with their dealers at the earliest possible date. A copy of the owner notification letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Recall Notification Form # 83-295-0019. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form
for owner or dealer reference as needed.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service
completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the following labor operation number and time allowance:
Labor Operation
Time
Number
Allowance
Replace and adjust throttle cable.
14487182
0.4 Hour
Add the cost of the throttle cable plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
Parts Return
Removed throttle cables must be returned to the Warranty Material Return Center.
