B350 1 Ton Van V6-239 3.9L (1990)
Technical Service Bulletin # 295T
Date: 900901
Campaign - Heater Hose May Fail
No. 295T
September, 1990
To:
All Dodge Dealers
Subject:
Customer Satisfaction Notification # 295T -- Heater Hose
Models:
Late Built 1989 and Early Built 1990 Model Year RWD Dodge Ram
Van/Wagon Equipped With Rear Heater or Rear A/C and Heater
The hose which runs between the engine block nipple and the heater control valve on the listed model vehicles is shorter than specified. As a result, the
hose may fail, and cause coolant loss.
To correct the condition, dealers must replace the hose with a new hose of the correct length.
Important:
Some of the involved vehicles may still be in dealer stock. Be sure to complete the service on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Vehicle List
Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive a vehicle list 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 vehicles.
Each Dodge or Chrysler-Plymouth dealer without a Vehicle List will receive an information copy of this letter by Compak Mail for use in performing the
service on involved vehicles upon request.
Parts
Use roll stock 5/8 inch diameter heater hose, PN 1315466. A 25 inch length is required. The dealer cost for this length of hose is $1.50. Use this as the
dealer cost on your claim (see Completion Reporting and Reimbursement section of this letter). You must enter (NPN) in the part number field to be
properly reimbursed.
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 the service with their dealers at the earliest possible date. A copy of the owner notification letter is attached.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Recall Notification Form # 83-295-0019. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form
for owner or dealer reference as needed.
Service Procedure
1.
Drain engine coolant from radiator and save to refill system.
2.
Remove engine cover.
