Recall - ABS Hydraulic Unit Reinforcement: Overview

No.: 628

October, 1994

To: All Jeep & Eagle Dealers

Subject:
Safety Recall # 628 -- ABS Hydraulic Unit Attachment Reinforcement

Models:
Early-1995 Model Year Eagle Talon (FJ) Vehicles Equipped With Antilock Brakes Built Through July 27, 1994

Support of the ABS hydraulic unit may deteriorate due to fatigue cracking of the headlamp support panel. Prolonged operation in this condition may cause brake tube failure, resulting in brake fluid loss and a partial loss of brake system function. To correct this condition, the headlamp support panel must be reinforced where the ABS hydraulic unit attaches.

IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery.

Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.

Service Procedure Videotape

No videotape of the service procedure for this recall will be provided.

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.

All other dealers:
Each Jeep & Eagle 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.

Parts

Important:
A quantity of parts will be distributed initially and billed to all involved dealers. This quantity will cover a portion of the total vehicles involved. Additional parts may be ordered as needed to support customer demand.

Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough Reinforcement Bracket Packages, Recall PN 03906280, to service 25% of those vehicles. Each parts package contains the following components:

Quantity Description

1 Reinforcement Bracket

1 Back Plate

1 Bolt

1 Instruction Sheet

Owner Notification and Service Scheduling

All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for the service with their dealers. A copy of the owner notification letter is included.

Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Notification Form. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form for owner or dealer reference as needed.

Completion Reporting and Reimbursement

Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.

Use the following labor operation number and time allowance:

Labor Operation Time
Number Allowance

Install reinforcement brackets 05628182 0.6 Hours

Add the cost of the recall parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.

Note:
See Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual, Chapter 6, Subsection H for complete recall claim processing instructions.

Parts Return

Not applicable.

Vehicle Not Available

If a vehicle is not available for service for a known reason, let us know by filling out the pre-addressed Vehicle Disposition Form portion of the Owner Notification Form or describe the reason on a postcard and mail to:

Chrysler Corporation 429-10-04
P.O. Box 1919
Detroit, Michigan 48231-1919

Following the above procedures will expedite the processing of your claim.

If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Zone Service Office.