Alliance/Encore L4-1721cc 105 CID (1985)
Technical Service Bulletin # 425
Date: 880701
Recall - Engine Coolant Bottle Cap
No. 425
July, 1988
To: All Jeep/Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 425 --
Engine Coolant Bottle Cap
Models:
All 1985, 1986 & 1987 Model Year Alliance and 1985 & 1986 Encore Passenger Cars
RECALL NOTIFICATION
The heater core on listed model cars may rupture if extreme engine overheating occurs for any reason. The condition is caused by excessive pressure
buildup due to inadequate venting of steam by the engine coolant bottle cap.
The heater core is located in the occupant compartment. Therefore, if the core ruptures, hot engine coolant or steam may spray on the driver causing
injury.
A revised engine coolant bottle cap must be installed to correct the condition. New caps will be mailed directly to owners of involved cars for installation
by them (or, if preferred, by their dealers). The owner mailing will be implemented in July, starting with owners in Southern states. Mailing will continue
to the remaining states as sufficient caps become available.
Important:
Some involved cars may be in dealers' new or used car stock. Be sure to complete the service on these cars as well as any which are brought in for
other service before releasing them to owners.
Details of this service action are explained in the sections shown.
Vehicle List/Parts Information
Each Jeep/Eagle dealer to whom involved cars were invoiced 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 cars.
Each Jeep/Eagle dealer without a Vehicle List will receive an information copy of this letter or use in performing the service on involved cars upon
request.
Engine Coolant Bottle Caps, P/N J4546O08, are being shipped to all owners of involved cars who are known to Chrysler. Five caps are being shipped to
each Jeep/Eagle dealer at dealer cost for service of other involved cars.
Additional parts may be ordered from Parts Distribution Centers if required.
Dealer Service Instructions
URGENT
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY RECALL # 425 -- ENGINE COOLANT BOTTLE CAP
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This safety recall applies only to 1985, 1986 & 1987 Alliance and 1985 & 1986 Encore passenger cars.
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Revised engine coolant system bottle caps are being mailed directly to owners known to Chrysler for replacement by them. The mailing will begin
with owners in Southern states and continue to other states as sufficient caps become available. Owners will be instructed to bring the caps to dealers
for the replacement service if preferred.
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Each dealer is urged to replace caps on all involved cars at the dealership including any in new car stock carstock or in the service shop, prior to
releasing them.
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Five replacement caps are being supplied to each Jeep/Eagle dealer at dealer cost to service cars in the above categories. More can be ordered from
your Parts Distribution Center as needed.
