Campaign - PCM Reprogram for Throttle Control: Overview
July 2004Dealer Service Instructions for:
Customer Satisfaction Notification D29
Reprogram PCM - Electronic Throttle Control
Models
2005 (LX) Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum
NOTE
This notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine (Sales Code EER) built through May 11, 2004 (MDH 051115).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this repair on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this repair on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software on about 3,500 of the above vehicles may cause an intermittent loss of throttle control. If this occurs, the vehicle's engine speed will be held at a relatively low level.
Repair
The PCM must be reprogrammed (flashed) with updated software.
Parts Information
Due to the likelihood that the required labels are already in your parts inventory, no labels will be distributed initially. The following label may be ordered as needed.
Special Tools
These existing special tools may be required to perform this repair:
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record Customer Satisfaction Notification service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use one of the labor operation numbers and time allowances shown.
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete claim processing instructions.
Parts Return
Not applicable.
Dealer Notification
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer notification letter by DMAIL and by mail. Two additional copies will be sent through the DCMMS. DealerCONNECT will be updated to include this notification in the near future.
Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up
All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed.
Involved dealers were also mailed a copy of their vehicle (VIN) list with the dealer notification letter.
GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner's name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission.
To use this system, click on the "Service" tab and then click on "Global Recall System." Your dealer's VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence.
Dealers should perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair.
VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this notification only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to DaimlerChrysler are being notified of the service requirement by mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners to update our records if applicable.
Dealers are encouraged to consider alternative scheduling and servicing approaches for this notification. This repair does not require hoists or other full service facility special equipment and is a DaimlerChrysler Mobile Service approved repair.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services Field Operations
DaimlerChrysler Corporation