Cherokee 4WD V6-173 2.8L VIN W 2-bbl (1985)
Technical Service Bulletin # 733
Date: 970901
Recall - Install Brake Pedal Shift Interlock
No. 733
September, 1997
Revised December, 1997
To: All Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Customer Satisfaction Notification # 733 -- Brake Pedal Shift Interlock
Models:
The Following Vehicles Equipped With an Automatic Transmission and Floor Shift:
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1984 Through 1995 Model Year Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer (XJ)
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1993 Through 1995 Model Year Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer (ZJ)
This notification describes how to install a brake pedal/transmission park shift interlock retrofit package on the above vehicles. The shift interlock
prevents the operator from shifting the vehicle out of PARK unless the brake pedal is depressed.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this service on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also perform this service on vehicles in for other service as determined by using DIAL System Function 70.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer 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 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. Complete 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 "ORD733".
Parts
Five (5) unique shift interlock packages are required for this recall depending upon the vehicle and model year combination. There are several
differences between the combinations. DO NOT attempt to substitute a part package for any application other than what is specified.
IMPORTANT:
This notification will be implemented in phases as parts become available. Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the notification were invoiced
(or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive, and be billed for enough phase one (1) and phase two (2) Shift Interlock Packages to
service about 10% of those vehicles. PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE APPLICABLE PHASE BEGINS. Additional shift
interlock packages may be ordered as needed to support customer demand after that phase has begun.
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. The appropriate shift interlock package for the vehicle to be serviced may be determined by:
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Using the part code in the third column of the VIN list along with the following table (involved dealers);
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Using the VIN and part number list electronically transmitted to DIAL System Function 53 (involved dealers); or
