Caliber L4-2.0L VIN B (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # F29
Date: 060701
Recall - Software Update for OBD Monitoring
July 2006
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Emissions Recall F29
Reprogram PCM OBD Thermostat Monitor
Effective immediately, all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Service Bulletin (TSB) # 18-020-06 has been
cancelled for vehicles built through May 11, 2006.
Models
2007 (PM) Dodge Caliber
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built through May 11, 2006 (MDH 051106).
IMPORTANT:
Those vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this recall.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail
delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on about 29,600 on the above vehicles was inadvertently programmed with diagnostic software that is unable to
detect an engine thermostat malfunction. As a result, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will not illuminate if the thermostat fails.
Repair
The PCM must be reprogrammed (flashed).
Parts Information
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were assigned will receive enough Authorized Modifications Labels to service about 20% of those vehicles.
Additional labels may be ordered as needed.
Each vehicle requires application of the labels shown.
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