Stratus Coupe V6-3.0L VIN H (2001)

Technical Service Bulletin # 896
Date: 010101
Recall - Map Lamp Insulation Melting
January 2001
Safety Recall No. 896 - Rear Map Light Insulation Pads
Models
2001
(ST)
Dodge Stratus Coupe and Chrysler Sebring Coupe (Two-Door)
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built through July 20, 2000 (MDH 0720XX).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to stop sale and complete this recall service on these
vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on
vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
Subject
An insulation pad located behind the rear seat map lights on about 4,400 of the above vehicles may fall onto the map light bulb. Although there is no risk
of fire, the heat from the bulb may melt the pad causing an odor and/or smoke in the interior of the vehicle. Smoke inhalation could be harmful to vehicle
occupants.
Repair
The insulation pad located behind both rear seat map lights must be removed.
Parts Information
No parts are required for this service.
Service Procedure
1.
Using a trim stick, remove the left rear map light assembly (Figure 1).
2.
Remove the insulation pad on the C-pillar surface directly behind the map light opening (Figure 1).
3.
Install the left rear map light assembly.
4.
Repeat Steps 1-3 for the right rear map light assembly.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement