Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
CIMS 482-00-85
800 Chrysler Drive East
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326-2757
Following the above procedures will expedite the processing of your claim.
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Zone Service Office.
Dealer Service Instructions
IMPORTANT
Safety Recall # 731 -- Airbag Control Module
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Effective immediately, this recall (# 731) cancels and supercedes Recall # 683 -- Airbag Control Module for 1997 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) vehicles.
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This service requirement applies only to:
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1997 Model Year Dodge and Plymouth Neon (PL) Vehicles Built at the Belvidere Assembly Plant ("D" in the 11th VIN Position) Through
September 3, 1996 (MDH 090317)
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1997 Model Year Dodge and Plymouth Neon (PL) Vehicles Built at the Toluca Assembly Plant ("T" in the 11th VIN Position) Through
September 9, 1996 (MDH 090906)
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1997 Model Year Dodge Dakota (AN) Vehicles Built Through September 5, 1996 (MDH 090521)
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1997 Model Year Jeep Wrangler (TJ) Vehicles Built Through September 3, 1996 (MDH 090319)
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1997 Model Year Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) Vehicles Built Through September 3, 1996 (MDH 090312)
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1996 Model Year Dodge Viper GTS Coupe (SR) Vehicles Built Through September 30, 1996 (MDH 093014)
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The airbags on the above listed vehicles, may inadvertently deploy during a three (3) second period after the ignition key has been turned to the off
position. To correct this condition, the airbag control module (ACM) must be replaced.
Parts Packages:
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Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced, will receive enough ACM Packages to service about 25% of those vehicles.
Owner Letter
SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE YOUR VEHICLE'S AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Dear Chrysler Vehicle Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Chrysler Corporation has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1997 Plymouth and Dodge Neon; Dodge Dakota;
Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler; and 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe vehicles.
The problem is...
The airbags on your vehicle (identified on the enclosed form), may inadvertently deploy during a three (3) second period after the ignition key has been
turned to the off position, which could injure a vehicle occupant.
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 airbag control module. The work will take
about one hour to complete. However, additional time may be necessary depending on how dealer appointments are scheduled and processed.
What you must do to ensure your safety...
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Simply contact your dealer right away 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 the dealer.
If you need help...
