Canada - Campaign - J18 PCM Update For Cat Converter Durabilit
BulletinJ18
Issue Date
2009-07-14
IMPORTANT
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
EMISSIONS RECALL J18 REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
MODELS:
2003-2004 (LH) Chrysler Concorde, Intrepid and 300M
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine ("G, K , M or V� in the 8th VIN position).
^ The catalytic converters on about 15,700 of the above vehicles may become damaged from continued operation in "limp-in" mode following a camshaft position sensor fault.
^ To correct this condition, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be reprogrammed (flashed) to prevent potential catalytic converter failure.
Recall and Parts Information
Canadian Recall Service Instructions and Part Numbers can be different. Always use the attached Canadian Recall Notification for service instructions and parts information.
This Canadian Recall Notification can also be found in DealerCONNECT - See below:
DealerCONNECT > Service > In the Repair section TechCONNECT > 30 - CANADIAN RECALLS
The V.I.N. range for vehicles involved in this campaign is as follows:
2C3HD36M73H500406 - 2C3HD36MX3H580655
2C3HH46V94H581137 - 2C3HH56G84H711917
DEALER VIN LISTS Located in DealerCONNECT - Global Recall System (GRS)
GRS has been developed to provide dealers with an up-to-date list of involved vehicles by recall number and by dealer code. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. Involved vehicles will be removed from the GRS within several days of submitting repair claims.
To use the GRS in DealerCONNECT, you first need to click on the Service tab and then in the Repair section click on Global Recall System. Your dealer's VIN list for each Recall can be sorted by: Unsold Vehicles (at the time of Recall launch), Phone Number, City Name, Zip Code (Postal Code) or VIN.
Dealer Information
Owner Letter