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1999 Calendar Year Emission Related Recalls
| Manufacturer | Campaign Number | Case/ Defect | Type | Date of Owner Notif. | Vehicle or Engine Class | Engine Families | Emission Problem | Number of Vehicles Recalled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 98E-A02 | 1213 | V | 2/17/99 | 1995 3-series | {50S} 95 SBM1.8VHGFEA |
Oxygen sensor harness may break. Recall reroutes the O2 sensor wiring harness and replaces the O2 sensor, if necessary. | 10,724 |
| BMW | 99E-A02 | 1260 | I | 8/1/99 | 1995 530i, 530iT, 540i, 740i, 740iL, 840Ci | {50S} 95 SBM3.0VJGFEA 95 SBM4.0VJGFEA |
Recall installs a new EPROM and re-programs it to correct for a lean bias caused by oxygen sensor deposits. | 5,328 24,107 |
| BMW | 99E-A01 | 1269 | V | 7/16/99 | 1996-1999 323-series, 328-series, 528i, M3-series, Z3-series and M-series vehicles. | {50S} 96 TBM2.8VJGKEK 97 VBM2.8VJGKEK 98 WBMXV02.8M52 99 XBMXV02.5M52 |
Thermal stresses may fracture crankshaft position sensor internal solder joints. Recall replaces it with a redesigned sensor. An adapter wiring harness must be installed to change the sensor operating voltage to 12vdc. | 27,151 66,456 53,739 7,725 |
| Chrysler | 792 | 1223 | V | 4/13/99 | 1996 Dodge Stratus, Plymouth Breeze w/2.0L engine, manual trans., touring tires. | {FED} 96 TCR2.0VJGFEK |
The OBD system may have been disabled in the area of purge flow detection. | 1,200 |
| Chrysler | 802 | 1236 | V | 3/29/99 | 1996 Dodge Intrepid, Concorde LHS and "300" models w/3.5L engine. | {FED} 99 XCRXV03.5VB0 {CA} 99 XCRXV0215V20 |
A new VECI label will be installed.
Original label has wrong hose routing, evaporative family name and bar code. |
99MY 5,000 |
| Chrysler | 807 | 1237 | V | 4/7/99 | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/4.0L engine and "Select Trac" transfer cases. | {FED} 99 XCRT04.02B0 |
A new VECI label will be installed. The original label indicates that these vehicles are exempt from I/M performance short test on a dyno. | 3,000 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
814 | 1263 | V | 4/21/99 | 1998-1999 Intrepid & Concorde w/2.7 and 3.2L engines. | {CA} 98 WCRXV0195V20 98 WCRXV0165V20 99 XCRXV0165V20 |
Reflash PCU for Evap Purge Monitor. | 3,841 1,944 6,316 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
803 | 1266 | V | 2/17/99 | 1998 JA models (Stratus, Breeze, Cirrus) JX model (Chrysler Sebring Convertible) w/2.4L engine. | {CA} 98 WCRXV0148V20 |
Inoperative On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Evap Purge monitor. | 3,900 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
797 | 1277 | V | 2/3/99 | 1993-1994 2.5L Flex-Fuel Dodge Spirit, Plymouth Acclaim
1994-1995 3.3L Flex-Fuel Dodge Intrepid, Chrysler Concorde, Eagle Vision. |
{FED} 93 PCR2.5F5FKA2 94 RCR2.5V8FAEA 95 SCR3.3V8FAEA {CA} 94 RCR153V8F2EA 95 SCR201V8F2EA |
Methanol Concentration sensor will be replaced. | 3,532 2,400 235 737 1,937 612 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
795 | 1278 | V | 2/19/99 | 1998 Dodge Caravan & Plymouth Voyager w/3.0L engine. | {FED} 98 WCRXT03.02B0 |
A corrected VECI label will be installed to indicate these are 1998 MY vehicles not 1999. | 850 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
810 | 1287 | V | 4/8/99 | 1999 Plymouth Prowler w/3.5L engine. | {CA} 99 XCRXV03.5VB0 |
A corrected VECI label will be installed. | 795 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
794 | 1307 | V | 3/22/99 | 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon and Van w/5.9L engine. | {CA} 98 WCRXA0360H31 |
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will be reflashed with an emissions compliant calibration for NOx emissions. | 83 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
831 | 1345 | V | 8/26/99 | 1998 Dodge Dakota 5spd w/5.2L engine, auto w/5.9L engine; auto Durango w/5.9L engine; auto RAM Van/Wagon w/5.9L engine; RAM pickup, 5spd w/5.2L engine, auto w/5.9L engine, 5spd & auto w/8.0L engine; Grand Cherokee auto w/5.9L engine. | {CA} 98 WCRXT0360211 98 WCRXT0360H32 98 WCRXT0360H31 98 WCRXT0360J31 98 WCRXT0360J11 98 WCRXT0318H11 98 WCRXT0488J11 98 WCRXT0488K11 |
The Power train Control Module (PCM) will be reflashed with an OBD compliant evaporative purge monitor. | 98MY 18,355 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
833 | 1346 | V | 9/8/99 | 2000 Plymouth & Dodge Neons w/2.0L engine. | {CA} 00 YCRXV012240 |
The Power train Control Module (PCM) will be reflashed with an emissions compliant calibration. | 111 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
832 | 1347 | V | 6/22/99 | 1999 Dodge Caravan & Plymouth Voyagers w/2.4L engine. | {CA} 99 XCRXT0148230 |
The Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) label will be replaced to correctly identify these as California vehicles. | 90 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
834 | 1348 | V | 6/28/99 | 1999 Dodge Dakota w/2.5L engine. | {CA} 99 XCRXT0150120 |
The mini-catalyst was omitted for installation on CA trucks. | 25 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
839 | 1350 | V | 9/13/99 | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/4.0L and 4.7L engines. | {CA} 99 XCRXT0242230 99 XCRXT0287231 |
The mini-catalyst was omitted for installation on CA trucks. | 99MY 25 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
817 | 1356 | V | 4/29/99 | 1998 HD Dodge Ram Pickups & Cab-Chassis models with GVWR's > 10,000 pounds. | {FED} 98 WCRXH05.9BA1 |
The Powertrain Control Module will be reflashed to enable the Emissions Maintenance Reminder (EMR) light. | 2,400 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
825 | 1369 | V | 10/18/99 | 1996 Mini-Vans (NS) w/2.4, 3.0, 3.3, and 3.8L engines. | {CA} 96 TCR18128G1EK 96 TCR23228G1EK {50S} {FED} |
Solid State Fan Relay Failure. | 96MY 760,187 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
847 | 1370 | V | 10/4/99 | 2000 Caravan & Voyager w/3.0L engine. | {FED} 00 YCRXT03.02B0 |
Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label will be replaced t correctly identify these as Federal vehicles not Canadian. | 394 |
| Daimler/ Chrysler |
840 | 1376 | V | 9/20/99 | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/4.0L engine. | {CA} 99 XCRXT0242230 |
O2 Sensor wiring comes in contact with the exhaust system. Heat shield to be installed to prevent contact. | 585 |
| Ford | 98E04 | 1271 | V | 1/29/99 | 1999 Contour, Mystique & Cougar w/2.0 & 2.5L engines. | {FED} 99 XFMXV02.0VBF 99 XFMXV02.5VBF {CA} |
The interfacing joint of a metal fuel line and nylon jumper tube will be inspected and, if necessary, a fuel line clamp kit will be installed. | 99MY 16,643 |
| Ford | 99E01 | 1325 | V | 03/01/99 | 1997 5.4L & 6.8L Econoline Commercial & RV Cutaway vehicles. | {50S} 97 VFM5.4W8G1EK 97 VFM6.8W8G1EK |
Trucks built to OBDI standards instead of OBDII standards. | 97MY 76 |
| Ford | 99E02 | 1368 | V | 07/01/99 | 1995-1997 Probe cars w/2.0 & 2.5L engines. | {FED} 95 SFM2.0VJGFHB 95 SFM2.5VJGBHB 96 TFM2.0VJGKHK 97 VFM2.0VJGKHK {CA} 96 TFM2.0VJG2HK 97 VFM2.0VJG2HK |
The fuel filler cap will be replaced with a cap which will properly seal the fuel filler pipe. | 95MY 24,900 96MY 97MY |
| Ford | 99E04 | 1377 | V | 8/23/99 | 1999 Mustang GT w/4.0L engine. | {FED} 99 XFMXV04.6VBE {CA} 99 XFMXV04.6VDN |
The transmission control wiring harness may experience heat damage. | 99MY 28,100 |
| Ford | 99E07 | 1398 | V | 9/22/99 | 2000 Focus w/2.0L engine. | {50S} 00 YFMXV02.0VF2 00 YFMXV02.0VF3 |
The fuel delivery module filter may become contaminated. | 00MY 70 |
| Ford | 99E03 | 1449 | V | 10/28/99 | 1996-1999 Natural Gas fueled 4.6L Crown Victoria, 1997-1999 5.4L F-series & Econoline, 1997-1998 5.4L Expedition | {50S} 96 TFM4.6V8C7EK 97 VFM4.6V8C7EK 98 WFMXV04.6EAA 99 XFMXV04.6VP5 {CA} |
The natural gas fuel tank fuel fill valves may leak. | 96MY 400 97MY 98MY 99MY |
| Ford | 99E06 | 1450 | V | 11/05/99 | 1999 Taurus & Sable w/3.0L engine. | {CA} 99 XFMXV03.0VGC |
An incorrect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration may have been installed in service. | 54 |
| General Motors | SM-2927 | 1285 | V | 6/3/99 | 1998, 1999 Chevrolet Impala, Lumina & Monte Carlo w/3.8L engine. | {CA} 98 WGMXV03.8048 99 XGMXV03.8048 |
The Emissions Information Label on these vehicles have a vacuum hose routing diagram which incorrectly shows hoses reversed in the connections to the Canister Purge Solenoid valve. | CA /FED* VOL 2,967 3,128 311 |
| General Motors | SM-2926 | 1286 | V | 7/14/99 | 1998, 1999 "H" vehicles w/3.8L engine. | {CA} 98 WGMXV03.8048 99 XGMXV03.8048 |
The Emissions Information Label on these vehicles have a vacuum hose routing diagram which incorrectly shows the two vacuum ports on the Canister Purge Solenoid valve on the opposite ends of the valve. The correct representation should have both parts on the same end of the valve. | CA/ FED* VOL 15,087 26,297 4,573 |
| General Motors | SM-2935 | 1295 | V | 2/26/99 | 1999 Chevrolet Tracker w/2.0L engine. | {CA} 99 XSKXT2.00CMA |
The RPO L34 L4 engine on some vehicles may not start at cold ambient temperatures(+5F) or below, due to a rich fuel mixture. | CA/ FED* VOL 222 1,727 |
| General Motors | SM-2945 | 1327 | V | 4/30/99 | 1999 GMT800 trucks w/5.3L & 4.8L engines. | {CA} 99 XGMXA05.3183 |
Some vehicles may have been built with the wrong Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (LEGR) valve. | 137 |
| General Motors | SM-2948 | 1329 | V | 8/18/99 | 1996 & 1997 "W" vehicles w/3.4L engines. | {50S} 96 TGM3.4VJGFEK {CA} |
The spark plug wires on some of these vehicles may be causing illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), rough idle and poor performance. | CA/ FED* VOL 1,463 2,083 441 |
| General Motors | ML-GM627 | 1339 | V | 5/7/99 | 1999 GMT800 trucks w/5.3L & 4.8L engines. | {FED} 99 XGMXT05.3181 |
Some vehicles may have been built with the wrong Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (LEGR) valve. | 2,303 |
| General Motors | ML-GM680 | 1344 | V | 11/19/99 | 1994 Saturn vehicles w/1.9L engines. | {CA} 94 R4G1.9VHG1EA |
Confirmed catalytic converter failures are the result of catalytic converter mat damage due to over temperature exposure or mechanical failure. | 3,799 |
| General Motors | ML-GM704 | 1388 | V | 12/23/99 | 2000 E & K vehicles w/4.6L engine. | {FED} 00 YGMXV04.6065 {CA} |
Some of the crank shaft position sensors may have a cracked solder joint at a resistor in the sensors. | 8,075 2,697 |
| General Motors | ML-GM663 | 1410 | V | 10/28/99 | 1999 "H" vehicles w/3.8L engine. | {CA} 99 XGMXV03.8049 |
Certain CA "LEV" cars have a diagnostic algorithm that may cause a "false" oxygen sensor DTC to be set under certain conditions. | 6,135 |
| General Motors | ML-GM687 | 1429 | V | 12/27/99 | 2000 C,H and W w/3.8L SC engine. | {FED} 00 YGMXV03.8042 {CA} |
Incorrect spark plugs were installed on cars equipped with the 3.8L supercharged engine. | 52 22 |
| Hyundai | - | 1343 | V | 11/29/99 | 1999 Sonata w/2.5L engine and automatic transmission. | {50S} 99 XHYXV02.52ES |
Computer communications errors with generic scan tools. Transmission computer will be reprogrammed. | 17,118 |
| Hyundai | - | 1386 | V | 10/19/99 | 2000 Elantra & Tiburon w/2.0L engine. | {FED} 00 YHYXV02.0G1F {CA} |
The underhood emission control system labels incorrectly indicate that these are MY99 cars. New labels which correctly indicate MY 2000 were sent to owners . | 6,855 4,701 |
| Isuzu | DET-99-085 | 1358 | V | 08/01/99 | 1998 Rodeo/Amigo & Honda Passport w/3.2L engine. | {FED} 98 WSZXT03.52EK {50S} |
Vehicles may have insufficient evaporative emission purge hose clearance. | 98MY 20,178 |
| Kia | - | 1351 | V | 7/15/99 | 1996 & 1997 Sephia w/1.8L engine. | {FED}96 TKM1.8VJGKEK 97 VKM1.8VJGKEK {CA} |
Fuel tank vapor hoses may deteriorate and leak. New hoses are installed. | 20,104 4,958 4,791 |
| Kia | - | 1354 | V | 10/29/99 | 1995 Sportage w/2.0L engine. | {FED} 95 SKM2.018GFEA |
Catalyst mat erosion allows catalyst monolith to move and crack. A new catalytic converter will be installed. | 5,273 |
| Mazda | LCE-99/110 | 1357 | V | 7/30/99 | 1995-1997 626 and MX-6 w/2.0L and 2.5L engines. | {FED} 95 STK2.0VJGFEA 95 STK2.5VJGMEA 96 TTK2.0VJGKEK 97 VTK2.0VJGKEK {CA} {50S} |
Fuel vapor may leak from the interface of the gap between the fuel cap and fuel filler pipe. | 95MY 51,870 96MY 97MY |
| Mazda | LCE-99/138 | 1396 | I | 10/15/99 | 1995 626 and MX-6 w/6 cylinder engine and manual trans. | {FED} 95 STK2.5VJGMEA |
Avg CO of the subject vehicles may exceed the std due to insufficient robustness of emission control logic and calibration with emisssion parts at high mileage. | 5,800 |
| Toyota | - | 1304 | V | 05/12/99 | 1999 4Runner (2WD/4WD) w/3.4L engine. | {CA} 99 XTYXT03.4GXS |
False MIL illumination due to the mis-wiring of the engine wire harness related to the AIR/Fuel ratio sensor's ground. | 3,600 |
| Toyota | - | 1336 | V | 7/21/99 | 1999 GS 300 & GS 400 w/3.0L and 4.0L engines. | {50S} 99 XTYXV03.0DBF 99 XTYXV04.0DBA |
Low tank pressure under certain conditions causes a false MIL for a leaking canister. Repair involves modification of the charcoal canister. | 3,100 1,100 |
| Volvo | 97 | 1391 | V | 11/29/99 | 2000 S70, V70 and C70 w/2WD and 5 cylinder turbo engine. | {50S} 00 YVVXV2.43PA3 |
The recall service consists of reprogramming the diagnostic software on all affected vehicles. | 2,792 |
TYPE: V = Voluntary - Voluntary Recall without EPA investigation
I = Influenced - Voluntary Recall after EPA investigation
O = Ordered - Ordered Recall after EPA investigation
Total Number of (RECALLS) and [VEHICLES] By Type:
Voluntary: (46) and [1,517,237]
Influenced: (2) and [35,235]
Ordered: (0) and [0]
* Federal volumes for states requiring California emission standards.
In some cases vehicle breakdown was done by Model Year (MY) only (i.e. 95MY,00MY, etc.)
Updates to Previous CY Recalls:
In the 98 CY Recall Report for BMW recall number 1132, the corrected number of vehicles for the 96, 97, and 98 model year engine families are 27,151; 66,456; and 53,739 respectively.