TL V6-3206cc 3.2L SOHC MFI (1998)
Extension Housing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - A/T Extension Shaft Sealing Bolt
August 30, 1999
BULLENTIN NO.
99-038
YEAR
1996-99
1996-98
MODEL
3.5RL
3.2TL
VIN APPLICATION
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Extension Shaft Sealing Bolt
(Supersedes 99-038, dated August 19, 1999)
BACKGROUND
The 36 mm sealing bolt on the side of the transmission housing may loosen and fail out. If this occurs, the extension shaft may back out and disconnect
from the differential. If this happens while driving, the car loses power to the drive wheels without warning. If the. car is stopped with the transmission in
Park and the parking brake not engaged, the car could move unexpectedly.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1996-98 3.2TL All
3.5RL:
1996-98-
All
1999-
Thru VIN JH4KA9...XC012694
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. An example of the notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Some of the affected vehicles may still be in dealer inventory By Federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace and properly torque the 36 mm sealing bolt.
PARTS INFORMATION
36 mm Sealing Bolt Set: P/N 90082-PY5-305 (The set includes a new sealing bolt and 0-ring.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation number:
218147
Flat rate time:
0.3 hour
Failed P/N:
90082-PY5-000
Defect code:
509
Contention code:
K68
Template ID:
99-038A
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
