Liberty 4WD L4-2.8L DSL Turbo VIN 5 (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # F37
Date: 061201
Recall - Torque Converter & Reprogram ECM/TCM
December 2006
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Customer Satisfaction Notification F37
Torque Converter and Reprogram ECM/TCM
Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Service Bulletins # 21-009-06 and # 18-023-06
have been cancelled.
Models
2005-2006 (KJ) Jeep(R) Liberty
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 2.8L diesel engine ("5" in the 8th VIN position) and automatic transmission
(sales code DGQ) built through November 2, 2006 (MDH 110214).
IMPORTANT:
Those vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this notification.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this repair on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also perform this repair on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The transmission torque converter on about 11,200 of the above vehicles may fail. This can cause a rattling sound in the neutral or park positions and/or
illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). Continued operation can result in transmission damage.
Repair
The torque converter must be replaced and both the ECM and TCM must be reprogrammed. The repair involves a small reduction in engine torque to
enhance torque converter and transmission durability.
Alternate Transportation
Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if the vehicle must be held overnight.