Colt Vista 2WD L4-1997cc 2.0L SOHC (1985)
Technical Service Bulletin # 331T
Date: 930701
Recall - Excessive HC & CO Emissions
No. 331T
June, 1993
To: All California Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
California Emissions Recall # 331T -- HC and CO Emissions:
Vehicles Previously Serviced for Recall # 290T
Models:
1985 Model Year Plymouth and Dodge Colt Vista 4WD Vehicles Equipped With a 2.0L Carbureted Engine and California Emission Control System and
Previously Serviced for California Emissions Recall # 290T
The small number of listed vehicles previously serviced for California Emissions Recall # 290T may not comply with California Emissions Standards for
hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) exhaust emissions. To correct the condition the manifold mounted catalytic converter and jet mixture
solenoid must be replaced. The vehicles must also be inspected for full completion of the prior recall (# 290T) and corrected as necessary.
Note:
The same model vehicles which did not previously receive service for Recall # 29OT will be subject to a separate recall (# 342T).
Recalls # 331T and # 342T cancel and supersede Recall # 290T effective immediately.
Important:
This recall is subject to the State of California Registration Renewal/Emissions Recall Enforcement Program implemented in 1992. Involved vehicles
must have the recall service completed before registration renewal.
The servicing dealer must provide a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (Form No. 81-016-1053) to each owner upon completion of the
recall service, for use as proof in renewal of the vehicle registration.
Important:
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will be performing an audit of vehicles serviced for this recall. CARB will monitor service technician
repair performance and review repair orders in numerous dealerships throughout the state. It is imperative for dealers to insure that each step is
performed as instructed.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Service Procedure Videotape
New service requirements for this recall are included in a separate videotape being distributed with the required tool package to California dealers only.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
Involved dealers:
Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a copy of this dealer recall
notification letter and a list of the involved vehicles by first class mail.
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 as necessary.
All other California dealers:
Each California Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth dealer who does not receive a Vehicle List will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by
first class mail.
DIAL System Function 70
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Function 70 at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry by VIN as needed.
Recall Completion Label Requirement
There is a California Air Resources Board requirement to affix a label to the vehicle to certify that the emissions recall was completed. A label is
included in each emissions service parts package. Refer to the Service Procedure of this letter for application instructions.
