Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 776
Date: 980401
Recall - Dash Panel Insulation Pad
No. 776
April, 1998
To: All Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 776 -- Dash Panel Insulation Pad
Models:
1998 Model Year Chrysler Sebring Coupe, Dodge Avenger and Eagle Talon (FJ) Vehicles Built Through January 16, 1998 (MDH 0116XX)
The dash panel insulation pad on about 27,500 of the above listed vehicles, may interfere with the accelerator pedal movement and prevent the pedal
from returning to a closed throttle (idle) position. To correct this condition, the dash panel insulation pad must be trimmed in the area above the
accelerator pedal.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to 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 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. 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 "ORD776".
Parts
No parts are required for this service.
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 dealers. 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.
Service Procedure
