Cherokee 2WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1991)
Technical Service Bulletin # 311T
Date: 910401
Recall - Left Rear Brake Tube
No. 311T
April, 1991
To: All Jeep/Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 311T -- Left Rear Brake Tube
Models:
1991 Model Year 4WD XJ (Cherokee) Vehicles Equipped With 3.55:1 Axle, Vehicles Built From November 5, 1990 Through November 16, 1990
On the vehicles listed above, the left rear brake tube can be damaged by the jounce bumper, causing loss of brake pressure to the left rear brake. To
correct the condition, the brake tube must be replaced.
Important:
Some of the involved vehicles may still be in dealer stock. Be sure to complete the service on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Note:
No videotape of the service procedure will be provided for this recall because it is not considered necessary.
Vehicle List
Each dealer to whom involved vehicles 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 vehicles.
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 vehicles upon request.
Parts
Important:
Recall parts will be shipped and billed to involved dealers In accordance with the recently announced Recall Parts Pricing policy.
A partial quantity of brake tubes will be distributed initially to all involved dealers. As this quantity will be only a portion of the total parts requirement,
dealers must order additional brake tubes as needed to support customer demand.
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive enough Left Rear Brake Tubes, Recall
PN C3940422, to service 50% of those vehicles.
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 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 left rear brake tube
05311282
0.4 Hour
