RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 976
Date: 010401
Recall - PCM Reprogramming
April 2001
California Emissions Recall No. 976
Reprogram PCM - OBD Catalyst Monitor
Models
1999 (BR/BE) Dodge Ram Pickup
1999 (AB) Dodge Ram Van/Wagon
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 5.9L engine ("Z" in the 8th VIN position), automatic transmission and a California
emission control system (sales code NAE).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used 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 DIAL VIP System.
Subject
The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system on about 16,500 of the above vehicles may not detect a catalyst failure as required by California Emissions
Regulation.
Repair
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be reprogrammed (flashed).
Parts Information
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive enough Authorized Software
Update Labels and Authorized Modifications Labels to service about 10% of those vehicles. Additional labels may be ordered as needed.
Each vehicle requires application of the labels shown.
Completion
Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use one of the labor operation numbers and time allowances shown.
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.