RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 817
Date: 990401
Recall - Reprogram (Flash) PCM
April 1999
Emissions Recall No. 817
Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
Models
1998 (BR/BE) 3500 Series Dodge Ram Truck
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 5.9L heavy-duty gasoline engine ("5" in the 8th VIN position) and a Federal emissions
control system (sales code NAA).
Subject
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on about 2,400 of the above vehicles will not illuminate the "Maintenance Required" light as specified by
Federal Regulations.
Repair
The Powertrain Control Module 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 100% of those vehicles. Additional labels may be ordered as needed.
Each vehicle requires application of the following labels:
Part Number
Description
04669020
Authorized Software Update Label
04275086
Authorized Modifications Label
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
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 following labor operation numbers and time allowances:
Labor Operation
Time
Number
Allowance
PCM Update Previously Performed
08817181
0.2 hours
Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
08817182
0.5 hours
Add the cost of the labels plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
Parts Return
Not Applicable
Dealer Notification and Vehicle List
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail. Two additional copies will be sent through the DCMMS, and the
"TIL" will be updated to include this recall in the near future. Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same
street address) will receive a list of their involved vehicles. The vehicle list is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence. Owners known
to DaimlerChrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles