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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 8/29/2003
Power Steering Fluid Usage

Released 5/23/2003
A/C System Additives

TSB Description

Released 7/7/2000
Child Seat Tether Anchors

Released 7/7/2000
Child Seat Tether Anchors

Released 2/11/2000
Click/Rattle Sound In Area Of Steering Wheel

Released 9/3/1999
Reusable Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket

Released 11/21/1997
Poor Driveability With High DI (Driveability Index) Fuel

Released 10/27/1997
"Bump" Feel During A/C Compressor Engagement

Released 5/9/1997
Engine Coolant Usage

Released 3/14/1997
41TE/42LE Transaxle Shudder During an EMCC Shift

Released 2/14/1997
Intake Valve Deposits

Released 2/14/1997
Rear Brake Cyclic Rubbing Noise

Released 2/14/1997
Rear Brake Moan/Howl Noise

Released 12/27/1996
Difficult To Clean Urethane Primer Off Windshield And/Or Backlight

Released 11/22/1996
Repair Of Fallout Damaged Paint

Released 4/23/2015
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation

Released 1/31/2013
Blending Clearcoat During The Refinish Process

TSB Description

Released 1/11/2013
Overspray Removal

Released 8/14/2012
Welded Sheet Metal Repairs and Replacements

Released 7/26/2012
Front Fascia Repair When License Plate Bracket Has Been Removed

Released 7/2/2009
Rear Sound Barrier/Outboard Seat Belts

Released 10/24/2008
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation

Released 10/1/2004
Clockspring

Released 10/14/2002
NS Strut Tower Corrosion

Released 4/1/2002
Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement

Released 5/25/2001
Generic Scan Tool (GST)

Released 11/3/2000
Sliding Door Power Lock Actuator Chatter Sound

Released 7/7/2000
Child Seat Tether Anchors

Released 7/7/2000
Child Seat Tether Anchors

Released 6/30/2000
Ignition Key Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed

Released 6/30/2000
Ignition Key Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed

Released 6/30/2000
Ignition Key Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed

Released 4/7/2000
Roof Panel Wavy Or Has Depressions

Released 4/7/2000
Roof Panel Wavy Or Has Depressions

Released 2/4/2000
PCV Valve Freeze Up

Released 2/4/2000
Misdiagnosed Leak Detection Pump Systems With DTC P1494, P0442, P0455 or P0456

Released 8/13/1999
Rattle Noise At The Sliding Door Upper Track Or B-Post Area.

Released 7/23/1999
Quad Seat Easy Entry Latch Rattle

Released 6/11/1999
Tick Type Noise At Top Of Left B-Pillar

Released 4/16/1999
Assist Handle On Back Of Front Seat(s) Is Loose Or Pulled Out

Released 2/12/1999
Power Door Lock Motor Whirling Noise

Released 12/11/1998
Front Door Glass Adjustment/Windnoise

Released 4/24/1998
Roof Rack Rattles At Highway Speeds

Released 3/28/1997
Parking Brake Actuator Lever Rattle (All Wheel Drive)

Released 2/28/1997
Air Bag Warning Labels

Released 12/27/1996
Difficult To Clean Urethane Primer Off Windshield And/Or Backlight

Released 11/22/1996
Repair Of Fallout Damaged Paint

Released 9/20/1996
Dings From The Inside-out At The Sliding Door(s) Latch Area

Released 8/3/2012
Do Not Apply Corrosion Protection On SMC (Plastic) Panels

Released 9/23/2006
Snow/Water Ingestion Into Rear Brake Drum

TSB Description

Released 4/20/2001
Off Pedal Rear Brake Howl/Moan

Released 11/5/1999
Low Speed Squeak-Like Sound Coming From The Front Axle

Released 3/28/1997
Parking Brake Actuator Lever Rattle (All Wheel Drive)

Released 2/14/1997
Rear Brake Cyclic Rubbing Noise

Released 2/14/1997
Rear Brake Moan/Howl Noise

Released 10/4/1996
Brake Noise

Released 5/9/1997
Engine Coolant Usage

Released 11/15/1996
Intermittent/Inoperative Radiator Cooling Fans and/or A/C

TSB Description

Released 10/25/1996
Radiator Fan Relay Operation

Released 10/1/2004
Clockspring

Released 11/23/2001
Airbag On-Off Switches

TSB Description

Released 12/29/2000
Wire Splice Repairs

Released 9/29/2000
Non-Deployed Airbag Handling Procedures

Released 3/24/2000
Recordable Compact Discs Used in Automotive CD players

Released 11/12/1999
Airbag On-Off Switches

Released 8/27/1999
Speed Control Does Not Maintain Set Speed While Climbing a Grade

Released 6/14/1999
Serpentine Belt Slips Off Idler Pulley

Released 4/2/1999
Intermittent Loss of Speed Control

Released 11/21/1997
Transaxle Kickdown Linkage Wears The Wiring Harness

Released 10/3/1997
Intermittent Momentary Loss Of Power Assist

Released 9/19/1997
NHTSA Authorized Airbag Deactivation For Medical Necessity

Released 4/18/1997
Serpentine Belt Comes Off Or Outboard Ribs Of Belt Are Frayed

Released 2/28/1997
Air Bag Warning Labels

Released 1/24/1997
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) **and/or Instrument Cluster**

Released 8/23/1996
1997 Electrical Feature

Released 10/20/2005
Flash Programming Failure Recovery Using DRBIII®

Released 11/22/2004
Evaporative Systems Service

TSB Description

Released 5/25/2001
Generic Scan Tool (GST)

Released 2/4/2000
PCV Valve Freeze Up

Released 2/4/2000
Misdiagnosed Leak Detection Pump Systems With DTC P1494, P0442, P0455, OR P0456

Released 2/4/2000
Misdiagnosed Leak Detection Pump Systems With DTC P1494, P0442, P0455 or P0456

Released 6/18/1999
DRB III® Leak Detection Pump (LDP) Monitor Test.

Released 2/26/1999
Sags/Hesitation/Stumble/Start & Stall, A/C Bump Improvements, Addition Of Leak Detection Pump (LDP) Monitor Test

Released 2/26/1999
Service And Parts Information On 1999 Running Changes To Transmission Range Sensor (TRS)

Released 11/27/1998
Rare Harsh (One Time) Miss Or Buck

Released 10/23/1998
I/M (Inspection Maintenance)Testing - OBD II "CARB"Readiness Monitor Information

Released 6/26/1998
Diagnostic/Driveability Improvements, Transaxle Desensitization To Intermittent Faults, **1-2 Shudder Fix**

Released 4/24/1998
Delayed Transaxle Engagement

Released 4/17/1998
"Bump" Feel During A/C Compressor Engagement

Released 3/20/1998
Tip-In Sags/Hesitations Or Rough Idle After A Hot Soak Restart

Released 11/21/1997
Poor Driveability With High DI (Driveability Index) Fuel

Released 10/27/1997
"Bump" Feel During A/C Compressor Engagement

Released 10/17/1997
"Bump" Feel During A/C Compressor Engagement

Released 8/8/1997
No Start Diagnostics Cam/Crank Sensor $01 and $28

Released 1/24/1997
Erroneous MIL Illumination With Hex Code $29, $2A, $2B, Erroneous PCM Resets, Displayed Fuel Economy Inaccuracy

Released 10/4/1996
A/C System Error, Starter Stutter, EATX Shift Cycling, Cruise Control

Released 8/29/2003
Pop/Tick Sound In Steering Wheel Area

Released 6/30/2000
Ignition Key Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed

TSB Description

Released 6/30/2000
Ignition Key Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed

Released 6/30/2000
Ignition Key Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed

Released 9/17/1999
Ignition Switch Housing Service

Released 2/14/1997
Intake Valve Deposits

Released 1/31/1997
Fuel Tank Service

Released 9/6/1996
"Thud/Thump" Sound When Accelerating From A Stop and/or When

Released 5/23/2003
A/C System Additives

Released 10/28/2002
A/C System Leak Detection

TSB Description

Released 7/9/1999
A/C Suction And/Or Discharge Line Service

Released 10/27/1997
"Bump" Feel During A/C Compressor Engagement

Released 10/17/1997
"Bump" Feel During A/C Compressor Engagement

Released 10/3/1997
Intermittent Momentary Loss Of Power Assist

Released 7/11/1997
A/C Evaporator Odor

Released 9/17/2008
Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure

Released 2/9/2007
Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure

TSB Description

Released 6/30/2005
Co-Pilot Support and Correct Cable Usage

Released 11/11/2003
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Hose Clamp Service

Released 10/21/2002
Camshaft/Bearing Service

Released 7/28/2000
All Wheel Drive Power Transfer Unit Failure

Released 6/30/2000
Ignition Key Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed

Released 6/30/2000
Ignition Key Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed

Released 2/11/2000
Click/Rattle Sound In Area Of Steering Wheel

Released 9/17/1999
Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Head Gasket Installation Procedures

Released 9/3/1999
Reusable Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket

Released 6/14/1999
Serpentine Belt Slips Off Idler Pulley

Released 4/2/1999
Intermittent Loss of Speed Control

Released 2/26/1999
Service And Parts Information On 1999 Running Changes To Transmission Range Sensor (TRS)

Released 4/24/1998
Delayed Transaxle Engagement

Released 4/17/1998
"Bump" Feel During A/C Compressor Engagement

Released 12/19/1997
Gasket Surface Preparation On Aluminum Engine Components

Released 11/21/1997
Transaxle Kickdown Linkage Wears The Wiring Harness

Released 10/17/1997
"Bump" Feel During A/C Compressor Engagement

Released 4/18/1997
Serpentine Belt Comes Off Or Outboard Ribs Of Belt Are Frayed

Released 3/21/1997
35 MPH Cyclic Vibration

Released 3/14/1997
41TE/42LE Transaxle Shudder During an EMCC Shift

Released 3/7/1997
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Seal Replacement

Released 3/3/1997
Vibration/Drone At All Vehicle Speeds and/or Slight Jerk During Initial Acceleration

Released 10/25/1996
3.8 Liter Idle Vibration

Released 10/24/1996
Thumping Noise At Rear Of Vehicle During Cold Operations

Released 10/4/1996
A/C System Error, Starter Stutter, EATX Shift Cycling, Cruise Control

Released 10/1/2009
Emissions Recall J25 - Mopar Value Line Catalytic Converters

Released 7/2/2009
Rear Sound Barrier/Outboard Seat Belts

TSB Description

Released 10/1/2004
Clockspring

Released 11/1/2002
Safety Recall No. B24 – Clockspring/Lifetime Warranty

Released 5/1/2002
Safety Recall No. B09 Rear Sound Barrier/Outboard Seat Belts

Released 1/1/2002
Safety Recall No. 895 -- Fuel Rail Seals

Released 4/1/1999
Safety Recall No. 791 -- Child Seat Belt Extensions

Released 8/1/1998
Equipment Safety Recall #779 -- Mopar Running Board Tire Jack Extension

Released 4/15/2014
Tire Flat Spotting Identification, Prevention and Resolution

Released 2/19/2014
Steering Wheel Vibration at Highway Speeds

TSB Description

Released 8/29/2003
Pop/Tick Sound In Steering Wheel Area

Released 8/29/2003
Power Steering Fluid Usage

Released 10/14/2002
NS Strut Tower Corrosion

Released 7/6/2001
Knock/Squawk Sound From Front Suspension

Released 7/28/2000
All Wheel Drive Power Transfer Unit Failure

Released 7/28/2000
All Wheel Drive Power Transfer Unit Failure

Released 9/17/1999
Ignition Switch Housing Service

Released 4/23/1999
Smooth Road Vibration/Shake/Wobble

Released 4/16/1999
Low Speed Tire Wobble

Released 8/28/1998
"Honk" Or Squeal Noise During Parking Lot Maneuvers

Released 12/19/1997
Intermittent Popping In Front End

Released 10/3/1997
Intermittent Momentary Loss Of Power Assist

Released 4/18/1997
Serpentine Belt Comes Off Or Outboard Ribs Of Belt Are Frayed

Released 3/21/1997
35 MPH Cyclic Vibration

Released 10/24/1996
Thumping Noise At Rear Of Vehicle During Cold Operations

Released 7/7/1995
Ball Joint Grease Fitting "Broken" Appearance

Released 1/31/2013
Blending Clearcoat During The Refinish Process

Released 1/11/2013
Overspray Removal

TSB Description

Released 9/17/2008
Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure

Released 2/9/2007
Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure

Released 10/20/2005
Flash Programming Failure Recovery Using DRBIII®

Released 6/30/2005
Co-Pilot Support and Correct Cable Usage

Released 9/20/1996
Dings From The Inside-out At The Sliding Door(s) Latch Area

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