Passport LX 2WD V6-3.2L DOHC (6VD1) (1998)
Canister Purge Solenoid: Recalls
Recall - Evaporative Emissions System
99-071
August 30, 1999
Applies To:
1998 Passport - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Emissions Recall: Passport Evaporative Emissions System
BACKGROUND
A flexible hose from the charcoal canister to the purge control solenoid is routed near the exhaust pipe. This hose may crack from exposure to the heat,
allowing the charcoal canister to vent the vapors to the atmosphere. If this happens, the MIL comes on, and a code of P0440 or P0442 is stored.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1998 Passport
Beginning VIN -4S6C.58..W4410593
Ending VIN-4S6C.58..W4419011
Not every vehicle within the above VIN range is affected by this recall. Before beginning work on a vehicle, verify that it is eligible with one or more of
the following.
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The customer has a recall notification.
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The vehicle is listed on your campaign responsibility report.
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The vehicle is shown as eligible when you do a VIN status inquiry on DCS.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. An example of the notification letter is at the end of this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the section of flexible hose with a metal pipe, and verify the clearance between the pipe and the exhaust pipe.
PARTS INFORMATION
Evaporator Hose Kit:
P/N 8-97233-099-0, H/C 6279400
The kit contains one pipe and hose assembly, two hose clamps, and one clearance template.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation number:
120108
Flat rate time:
0.3 hour
Failed part:
P/N 8-97179-676-2
H/C 5958400
Defect code:
99B
Contention code:
K67
Template ID:
99-071A
Skill level:
Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2.
Remove the hose clamp from the purge hose.