Recall - Powertrain Control module
ATTN: Service ManagersSubject:
SAFETY RECALL # 614 -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
Involved Vehicles:
1995 Plymouth/Dodge Neon Vehicles Built Through February 1, 1994, (MDH 02-01-XX)
Reference: DMAIL message of February 4, 1994, Safety Recall # 614
We are now advising you that the necessary parts, instructions and vehicle lists are in the process of being distributed.
Parts are being shipped directly to dealers by UPS and Federal Express (next day air) from the National Parts Depot. Shipments should be completed by Monday, February 14, 1994.
Each package will include a powertrain control module (PCM), two PCM mounting screws, a positive battery cable clamp bolt/stud, four rear brake flex hose bracket mounting screws and an emission label (VECI), if required. Instruction sheets are also included.
Based on our records, we will ship the proper mix of four different parts packages that are required based on emission/transaxle application.
In order to expedite distribution, some dealers may receive more than one parts shipment.
VIN LISTINGS:
Each dealer will receive the instruction sheets and a list of all involved vehicles by U.S. Priority Mail by February 12, 1994. The list includes a single digit code, located in the third column (column headed "P") to identify which of the four parts packages are required for each VIN listed. Part code:
1=C3906141, 2=C3906142, 3=C3906143 and 4=C3906144.
Available parts should be used to fix customer vehicles first, then your stock vehicles.
As previously described, you should have picked up any sold vehicles and provided equivalent or better alternate transportation. If for some reason this has not yet been done, dealers are to contact owners immediately by phone and arrange for this service. Upon completion of the repairs, THE VEHICLE MUST BE WASHED, FILLED WITH GAS AND DELIVERED BACK TO THE OWNER.
REIMBURSEMENT:
The parts package will be invoiced to dealers at $210 each, which can then be marked up and placed on the claim following the normal recall procedures.
Use Labor Operation No. 08614182 at 0.5 hours to cover repairs to the vehicle.
On Sold Vehicles:
Submit a separate claim and use Labor Operation No. 95051950 to cover:
- Pick up and delivery of the vehicle
- Loaner Expense
- Wash
- Gas for the actual expense incurred.
Parts return is not required and the removed parts must be immediately scrapped.
If you are requested to service a vehicle that you did not sell, please contact your Zone Service Office for assistance.
PRODUCTION STATUS:
Vehicles built after February 1, 1994 (MDH 02-01-XX) will have already been upgraded at the assembly plant.
Normal production at Belvedere is expected to resume early next week.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FOLLOW:
The normal recall notification instructions will be sent to dealers in the near future.
Letters will not be mailed to owners at this time. We will mail to those owners who are not completed by dealer contact in the near future.
If you have any questions regarding this action, please contact your Zone Service Office.
PARTS PACKAGE C3906141, C3906142, C3906143, C3906144 SAFETY RECALL # 614 - Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Models: 1995 Model Year Plymouth/Dodge Neon (PL) Vehicles Built Through February 1, 1994, (MDH 02-01-XX)
Service Requirement Summary:
PCM AND BATTERY BOLT/STUD REPLACEMENT:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the positive battery terminal, then remove and discard the bolt/stud assembly. Install the new positive battery terminal bolt/stud and torque starter cable eyelet nut to 105 +/- 15 lb-in. (Figure 1).
Note:
Align the flats of the starter cable eyelet terminal with flats on bolt. Do not reinstall battery terminal onto battery post until step 11.
3. Depress two release tabs at front of Power Distribution Center (PDC) and set PDC aside for access to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and wiring (Figure 2).
4. Disconnect PCM 60-way wiring connector.
5. Remove the three PCM mounting screws, disconnect wiring take-out clip and remove PCM with bracket assembly (Figure 3).
6. Route excess 60-way PCM wiring under the front engine compartment wiring harness so that the 60- way wiring forms a downward loop from the PCM (Figure 4).
7. Install the PCM 60-way wiring connector onto the new PCM assembly and torque bolt to 35 lb-in. (New PCM installation bracket positions 60-way connector so that it faces rearward).
8. Install the two provided screws into the rear PCM bracket mounting holes and tighten securely.
9. Center punch and drill an 1/8 inch hole in sheet metal at the forward PCM bracket hole location, then coat exposed metal with primer. Install one of the old (pointed) mounting screws in the drilled hole and tighten securely (Figure 5).
Caution:
To avoid drilling into the windshield washer bottle, tape drill bit 1/4 inch from the end.
10. Reinstall PDC and lock two release tabs in place.
11. Reinstall positive, then negative battery terminals.
VECI LABEL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION:
12. Inspect the part number of the VECI label mounted on the under-side of the hood and install a new label over the existing one ONLY AS DIRECTED (see illustration).
ADDENDUM TO SAFETY RECALL # 614
Models: 1995 Modal Year Plymouth/Dodge Neon (PL) Vehicles Built Through February 1, 1994, (MDH 02-01-XX).
Service Requirement Summary:
REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE FLEX HOSE MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS
NOTE:
THERE ARE SIX SCREWS INCLUDED IN THIS PARTS PACKAGE, ONLY FOUR ARE TO BE USED FOR THE BRAKE FLEX HOSE MOUNTING BRACKET PROCEDURE, AND TWO ARE TO BE USED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE PCM MOUNTING BRACKET.
1. Locate the brake flex hose mounting bracket attached to the frame. (See Illustration).
2. Remove and replace the two screws on both sides of the vehicle. Replace them with four of the six screws provided in the parts package. Torque the new screws to 105 +/- 20 in.lbs. (12 +/- 2 N-m).