Wrangler L6-258 4.2L VIN M 2-bbl (1989)
Technical Service Bulletin # 649
Date: 951101
Recall - Choke Vacuum, PCV Harness, Idle Speed
No. 649
November, 1995
To: All California Jeep & Eagle Dealers
Subject:
California Emissions Recall # 649 - Choke Vacuum Diaphragm, PCV Harness and Reset Idle Speeds
Models:
1989 and 1990 Model Year Jeep Wrangler (YJ) Vehicles Equipped With a 4.2L Engine Currently Located in California
NOTE:
1990 model year vehicles equipped with a 4.2L engine and California emission control system are not included in this recall service since the repair
was performed as a part of Recall # 589 (November, 1994).
The above listed vehicles may exceed the limits allowed by California and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for carbon monoxide
(CO), hydrocarbons (HC) or oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Driveability could also be adversely affected. To correct this condition, the choke diaphragm and
PCV harness assembly must be replaced and the engine idle speeds must be reset. Vehicles equipped with a high altitude emission system will be
serviced under Emissions Recalls # 647. Vehicles located outside of California will be serviced under Emissions Recall # 648.
Important:
This recall is subject to the State of California Registration Renewal/Emissions Recall Enforcement Program. Involved vehicles must have the recall
service completed before registration renewal.
The servicing dealer must provide a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (Form No. 81-016-1053) to each owner upon completion of the
recall service, for use as proof in renewal of the vehicle registration.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Service Procedure Videotape
No videotape of the service procedure for this recall will be provided.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
Involved dealers:
Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a copy of this dealer recall
notification letter and a list of the involved vehicles by first class mail.
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.
All other dealers:
Each California Jeep & Eagle dealer who does not receive a Vehicle List will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail.
DIAL System Function 70
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Function 70 at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry by VIN as needed.
Recall Completion Label Requirement
There is a California Air Resources Board requirement to affix a label to the vehicle to certify that the emissions recall was completed. A label is
included in each emissions service parts package. Refer to the Service Procedure of this letter for application instructions.
Parts
Important:
A quantity of parts will be distributed initially and billed to all involved dealers. This quantity will cover a portion of the total vehicles involved.
Additional parts may be ordered as needed to support customer demand.
Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough Emission
Service Packages, Recall PN CHA66491 for automatic transmission equipped vehicles and PN CHA66492 for manual transmission equipped vehicles,
