Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # E22
Date: 060801
Recall - PCM Reflash/Inspect/Replace Catalytic Converter
August 2006
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Emissions Recall E22
Reprogram PCM and Inspect Catalytic Converter
Models
1996 (XJ) Jeep(R) Cherokee
1996 (ZJ) Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 4.0L (ERH) engine.
1997 - 1998 (AN) Dodge Dakota
1997 - 1998 (XJ) Jeep(R) Cherokee
1997 1998 (TJ) Jeep(R) Wrangler (built after June 30, 1996)
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (EPE) engine.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail
delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on about 467,400 of the above vehicles may not be capable of detecting a deteriorating catalytic converter. Also,
under certain conditions, some catalytic converters may be subject to mechanical degradation that causes a rattle.
Repair
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be reprogrammed (flashed) and the catalytic converter must be inspected and, if necessary, replaced.
NOTE:
The warranty on the catalytic converter is being extended for 12 months/12,000 miles from the date the recall service is performed. If a vehicle
returns (during the original or the extended catalytic converter warranty period) after this recall has been performed with the MIL illuminated and
DTC code P0420 set, the catalytic converter must be replaced.
IMPORTANT:
Owners involved in this recall will be notified in phases. Owners of 1996 XJ and ZJ vehicles equipped with a 4.0 liter engine will be notified first.
THE SOFTWARE TO REPROGRAM THE PCM FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER ENGINE IS CURRENTLY NOT
AVAILABLE. ACCORDINGLY, OWNERS OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5 LITER ENGINE WILL BE NOTIFIED AT A LATER
DATE.