Recall - Brake/Fuel Tube Corrosion: Overview
No. 705November 1996
To: All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 705 -- Brake/Fuel Tube Corrosion
Models:
1995 Model Year Dodge/Plymouth Neon (PL) Vehicles Built Through:
^ September 6, 1994 (MDH 090610) at the Belvidere Assembly Plant ("D" in the 11th VIN Position)
^ May 16, 1995 (MDH 051615) at the Toluca Assembly Plant ("T" in the 11th VIN Position)
The rubber isolator for the rear brake tubes, fuel vapor tube and fuel supply tube, may cause the tubes to leak due to corrosion perforation. To correct this condition, the rubber isolator must be removed and a clip installed to retain the four tubes to the crossmember. Also, all four tubes must be inspected at the isolator location, and any tube found with RED CORROSION must be replaced. Tubes with white powder or other residue/discoloration do not require replacement.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to 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 as determined by using DIAL System Function 70.
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 Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth dealer who does not receive a Vehicle List will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail.
DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry as needed. The fourth character of the recall number (formerly used to identify truck notifications with a "T") will be utilized to indicate whether the vehicle is located in the salt belt (7051) or non-salt belt (7052) according to Chrysler's records.
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 Retainer Clip Packages, Recall PN CAS27055, to service 100% of those vehicles.
Each Retainer Clip parts package contains the following components:
Quantity Description
1 Retainer Clip
1 Screw
4 Tie Strap (required for ABS equipped vehicles only)
1 Instruction Sheet
In addition, involved dealers will receive the tube parts packages as shown.
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 four digit recall number (7051 for salt belt or 7052 for non-salt belt) 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 one of the following labor operation numbers and time allowances:
Labor Operation Time
Number Allowance
Inspect brake/fuel tubes and install clip 05705182 0.2 Hours
Replace one or all tubes and
install clip -- vehicles without ABS 05705183 1.8 Hours
Replace one or all tubes and
install clip -- vehicles with ABS 05705184 2.1 Hours
Add the cost of the recall parts package(s) 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 required.
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
CIMS 482-00-85
800 Chrysler Drive East
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326-2757
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.