Grand Voyager L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1989)
Shift Indicator: Recalls
Recall - Shift Indicator Light
No. 273T
January, 1989
To:
All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall #273T -- Shift Indicator Light
Models:
2.5L EFI Manual Transmission-Equipped 1989 Plymouth Voyager, Dodge Caravan and Caravan C/V -- Build Date From #1 Job 1989
Model Year Through August 3,1988
A small number of manual transmission-equipped vehicles built during the period listed above lack a required shift indicator (fuel pacer) light. EPA
regulations require that these vehicles, certified for emission and fuel economy with shift indicator lights installed, must be equipped with them in
production. To correct the condition, shift indicator lights must be installed in all affected vehicles.
Only vehicles with Federal emission control systems are included in this notification.
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.
Vehicle List
Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive a listing of them 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 Dodge or Chrysler-Plymouth dealer without a Vehicle List will receive an information copy of this letter by Compak Mail.
Parts
Shift indicator light modules, Service PN 4374656 are being shipped free of charge to all involved dealers for service of affected vehicles. Each dealer to
whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive enough parts to service 100% of those vehicles.
Additional parts may be ordered at dealer cost from Parts Depots if required. Order only as needed for scheduled repairs.
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 attached.
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.
Service Procedure
1.
Remove the upper cluster trim bezel by removing the 5 screws.
2.
Remove the 5 cluster screws.
3.
Carefully pull the cluster forward and unplug the electrical connectors and speedometer cable from the back of the cluster.
4.
Remove the 2 screws holding the "Front Wheel Drive" display plate. Discard the plate.
5.
Install the shift indicator light module using the existing "Front Wheel Drive" plate screws.
6.
Connect the shift indicator light module with the connector which is taped back on one of the cluster wire looms.
7.
Reconnect the speedometer cable and the electrical connectors to the back of the cluster.
8.
Carefully push the cluster back into position and secure with the previously removed screws.
9.
Install the upper cluster trim bezel and secure with the previously removed screws.
