3500 4x4 Pickup V10-488 8.0L Magnum (1994)
Technical Service Bulletin # 736
Date: 971001
Recall - Crankcase Ventilation Orifice
No. 736
October, 1997
To: All Dodge Truck Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall # 736-- Crankcase Ventilation Orifice
Models:
Certain 1994 and 1995 Model Year Dodge Ram (BR) Trucks Equipped With a Remanufactured 8.0L V-10 Engine
The crankcase ventilation (CCV) orifice on about 200 of the above listed vehicles, was improperly installed into the right valve cover instead of the left
valve cover during the engine remanufacturing process. This orifice may be inspected during vehicle emissions testing. An improperly located CCV
orifice may cause the vehicle to fail an emissions test. To correct this condition, the CCV orifice must be relocated from the right to the left valve cover.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail. Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the
current dealer at the same street address) will receive a list of their involved vehicles. The Vehicle List is 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 vehicles.
Dial System Functions 53, 70 and VIP
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry as needed.
Function 53 provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of incomplete vehicles. The customer name, address and phone number is listed if
known. Parts information is also provided. Completed vehicles are removed from Function 53 within several days of repair claim submission. To use this
system, type 53" at the ENTER FUNCTION" prompt, then type "ORD736".
Parts
No parts are required for this service.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule
appointments for this service with their dealers. A copy of the owner notification letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Notification Form. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form for owner or dealer
reference as needed.
Service Procedure