Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Technical Service Bulletin # 526
Date: 920101
Description
No. 526
January, 1992
To: All Dodge, Chrysler-Plymouth and Jeep/Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 526 -- Anti-lock Brake System High Pressure Hose
Models:
The Following Vehicles Equipped With the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS):
^ Late-1990 Model Year and 1991 Model Year Dodge Dynasty, Chrysler New Yorker, Fifth Avenue and Imperial (AC/AY-Body)
^ 1991 Model Year Plymouth Voyager and Grand Voyager, Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan and Caravan C/V (AS-Body)
^ 1991 Model Year Eagle Premier and Dodge Monaco (BB-Body)
On involved vehicles, the crimped end fitting of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) high pressure hose may blow off or leak. A revised hose is required.
Vehicles must be inspected to identify and replace the original equipment hose. Vehicles already equipped with the revised, service-installed hose do not
require further service for the condition.
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.
Note:
As an additional service aid, a videotape demonstrating the service procedure is included in the January, 1992 Master Tech and VideoTec programs.
Vehicle List
Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive with this letter a vehicle list 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, Chrysler-Plymouth and Jeep/Eagle dealer without a Vehicle List will receive an information copy of this letter by Compak Mail for use in
performing the service on any involved transient vehicles.
Parts
Important:
A quantity of parts will be distributed initially and billed to all involved dealers. This quantity will cover a portion of the total vehicles involved.
Additional parts may be ordered as needed to support customer demand.
Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location), will receive enough High Pressure Hose
Packages at dealer cost to service 25 % of those vehicles. Included in each package is an instruction summary for convenient reference by the servicing
technician.
Use the proper Recall Part Number as applicable based on the vehicle model to be serviced (see illustration).
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 included..
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Recall Notification Form. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form for owner or
dealer reference as needed.
Inspection
