Town & Country Van V6-201 3.3L VIN R SMFI (1990)
Number
Allowance
Replace engine valve springs.
09466182
2.8 Hours
Parts Return
Removed engine valve springs must be returned to the Warranty Material Return Center.
Note:
See Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual, Chapter 6, Subsection H for complete recall claim processing and material return instructions.
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 and Service Manager Letters
ATTENTION OF DEALER PRINCIPAL AND SERVICE MANAGER
WITHHOLD DELIVERY UNTIL REPAIRED CERTAIN 1990 CAR AND GRAND MINIVAN MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3L V-6 ENGINE
To:
All Chrysler/Plymouth and Dodge Dealers
Subject:
Replace Engine Valve Springs -- Withhold Delivery of Affected Vehicles Until Repair is Completed
Models:
The following 1990 Models Equipped with the 3.3 Liter V-6 Engine:
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C & Y-Body Cars -- Chrysler New Yorker, Fifth Avenue and Dodge Dynasty LE
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S-Body Grand Models -- Grand Voyager, Grand Caravan, Grand Caravan C/V, and Town and Country
Enclosure:
VIN Listing of Affected Vehicles Which are Still in Dealer Inventory According to Chrysler's Records.
Reference:
E-Mail message to all dealers on October 18, 1989 from T.R. Cunningham.
Not@:
The Imperial model was listed in the referenced E-Mail message. This
was an error. The Imperial is not affected and all Imperials can be delivered.
As was stated in the referenced E-Mail message, it is necessary for you to withhold delivery of the vehicles shown on the enclosed list until repairs can
be made to prevent the possibility of engine valve spring failure.
The following summarizes the instructions and requirements for this program:
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Do not deliver, put in demonstrator service or drive the listed vehicles until repairs are completed.
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Only vehicles included on the enclosed list are to be repaired prior to being put into service -- other vehicles may have in inventory were built
after the valve spring problem was corrected and do not require repairs.
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By the week of October 30, we will distribute to dealers the service procedure and other program details.
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Chrysler is currently expediting the procurement and packaging of the necessary parts for shipment to dealers. We expect to provide initial
quantities (parts to cover 25% of vehicles) by 11/3/89 and additional quantities as available over the following few weeks. At present, this
action is confined to undelivered units.
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Should an owner experience a failure, all valve springs should be replaced, in addition to any other necessary repairs. Owners should also
receive prompt, courteous service, a loaner vehicle and other reasonable conveniences.
We appreciate your cooperation and will continue to expedite all actions with regard to this program.
ATTENTION OF DEALER PRINCIPAL AND SERVICE MANAGER
WITHHOLD DFELIVERY UNTIL REPAIRED CERTAIN 1990 CAR AND GRAND MINIVAN MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3L V-6 ENGINE
To:
All Chrysler/Plymouth and Dodge Dealers
Subject:
Withhold Delivery of Affected Vehicles until All Engine Valve Springs are Replaced.
Models:
The following 1990 Models Equipped with the 3.3 Liter V-6 Engine:
