1984 - 1988 AMC Eagle PCV Recall

Chrysler Corporation Owner Letter:

EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPLACE YOUR VEHICLE'S PCV HOSE ASSEMBLY

Dear Jeep(R) or AMC Eagle owner:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that some 1985 through 1988 Jeep Wrangler, CJ-7, Grand Wagoneer, J1O and AMC Eagle vehicles equipped with a 4.2L carbureted engine, maybe in violation of Federal Emissions Standards.

The problem is...

The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose assembly on your vehicle (identified on the enclosed form), may deteriorate. This could result in hydrocarbon (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) levels above the allowable limits which were established to protect the public health from the dangers of air pollution Driveablity could also be adversely affected.

What you must do...

^Simply contact your Jeep dealer to schedule a service appointment. Ask the dealer to hold pans far your vehicle or order them prior to your appointment.

^ Bring the enclosed Owner Notification form with you to your dealer h tells the dealer what service is required for your vehicle.

What Chrysler and your dealer will do…

Chrysler will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will replace the PCV hose assembly and adjust the engine idle speeds. The work will take about one hour to complete. However, additional tune may be necessary depending on how dealer appointments are scheduled and processed.

If you need help...

If you have trouble getting your vehicle repaired, please call the customer care center at 1-800-853-1403. A representative will assist you in getting your vehicle repaired. If you are still unable to obtain the repair as described in this letter in a reasonable tine, you may also contact the Manufacturers Operations Division of the Environmental Protection Agency (6405J), 401 M St S.W., Washington DC. 20460

In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty made applicable to your vehicle under federal law, and your right to participate in future recalls, it is recommend that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could legally be determined to be a lack of proper maintenance of your vehicle. Further, without this repair your vehicle may fail a state or local emission test.

We're sorry for any inconvenience, but trust that you understand our interest in clean air and your continuing satisfaction with our product.

Thanks for your attention to this important matter

Chrysler Corporation Dealer Letter:

Recall 622 - PCV Harness and Reset Idle Speeds

No. 622

Date: May, 1995

To: All Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers

Subject:

Emissions Recall # 622 -- PCV Harness and Reset Idle Speeds

Models:
1985 through 1988 Model Year Jeep CJ-7 (CJ), Wrangler (YJ), J10 and Grand Wagoneer (SJ); and AMC Eagle Vehicles Equipped With a 4.2L Engine Currently Located Outside California.

NOTE:
   1987 model year vehicles equipped with a 4.2L engine and California emission control system are not included in this recall service since the PCV harness was replaced as part of Recall # 312T

Fuel vapors may cause deterioration the PCV harness assembly on the above listed vehicles. PCV harness deterioration may result in objectionable driveability and / or HC, CO and NOx emissions which exceed the limits allowed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. To correct this condition, the PCV harness assembly must be replaced and the engine idle speeds must be reset. Vehicles located in California will be serviced under California Emissions Recall # 623,

Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.

Service ProcedureVideotape

No videotape of the recall 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 tbis dealer recall notificion letter and a list of the involved vehicles by first class mail.

The Vehicle List is arranged in Vehicle ldentification 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 Jeep & Eagle dealer who does not receive a Vehicle List 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.

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