Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
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For vehicles currently located in California involved in Recall # 7692: Be sure to provide a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (Form
No. 81-016-1053) to each owner upon completion of the recall service, for owner use as proof during renewal of the vehicle registration.
Parts Packages:
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Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in this notification were invoiced, will receive enough Fan Relay Packages to service about 25% of those
vehicles.
Owner Letter
EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPLACE YOUR VEHICLE'S RADIATOR FAN RELAY AND INSTALL A WIRING JUMPER HARNESS
Dear Dodge or Plymouth Neon Owner:
Chrysler has determined that some 1997 and 1998 Dodge and Plymouth Neon vehicles may be in violation of Federal Emissions Regulations.
The problem is...
The radiator fan relay on your Neon (identified on the enclosed form), may not turn on the radiator cooling fans. This may cause the engine to overheat.
In addition, radiator fan relay operation is monitored by the vehicles On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD). Failure of an OBD monitored component
violates U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Emission Regulations.
What Chrysler and your dealer will do...
Chrysler will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will replace the radiator fan relay and install a wiring jumper
harness. The work will take about 1/2 hour to complete. However, additional time may be necessary depending on how dealer appointments are
scheduled and processed.
What you must do...
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Simply contact your dealer to schedule a service appointment. Ask the dealer to hold the parts for your vehicle or to order them before your
appointment.
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Bring the enclosed Owner Notification Form with you to your dealer. It explains the required service to your dealer.
If you don't get this done...
The State of California requires the completion of emission recall repairs prior to vehicle registration renewal. In addition, the State requires that every
vehicle must pass an emission test (SMOG Check) every two years and before it is sold. Without the free service we are providing, your vehicle may be
more likely to fail this test and require that you make costly repairs.
Further, in order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of proper maintenance of your vehicle.
How the state knows that the recall has been performed...
State of California regulations require Chrysler to provide the Department of Motor Vehicles with a record of all vehicles which have not had the recall
service performed. If your vehicle is not on this list the state will know that the recall has been completed.
Your dealer will provide you with a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form after the recall service is completed. Be sure to save this form
since the California Department of Motor Vehicles may require that you supply it as proof of recall completion.
If you need help...
If you have trouble getting your vehicle repaired please call the Chrysler Customer Center, toll free, at 1-800-992-1997. A representative will assist you
in getting your vehicle repaired.
We are sorry for any inconvenience but trust you understand our interest in clean air and in your continued satisfaction with our products. Thanks for
your attention to this important matter.
