Description

No.: 611 March, 1994

To: All Dodge, Chrysler-Plymouth and Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers

Subject:
Safety Recall # 611 -- Transmission Wiring Harness

Models:
1994 Model Year Chrysler Concorde, LHS and New Yorker, Dodge Intrepid and Eagle Vision (LH) Vehicles Built From:

^ July 27, 1993 Through December 16, 1993 at the Bramalea Assembly Plant ("H" in the 11th position of the VIN)

^ Job # 1 Through December 6, 1993 at the Newark Assembly Plant ("F" in the 11th position of the VIN)

Reference: February 14, 1994 Electronic Mail (DMAIL) Message on this subject

The transmission wiring harness may short circuit due to rub through from contact with the right side steering tie rod. Shorting of the harness may cause electrical system malfunctions, including engine die out, inoperative back up lights, an inoperative starter interlock system and/or transmission shifting into second gear (default). To correct this condition, the existing wiring trough must be removed and a revised bracket and convolute sleeve must be installed.

IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles 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 Certified Mail.

Important:
Dealer notification by Certified Mail is required by federal law for all safety recalls. Responsible dealership personnel should be instructed to sign for this Certified Mail without hesitation as it concerns urgent safety recall information.

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 dealers: Each Dodge, Chrysler-Plymouth and Jeep & Eagle dealer 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.