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1997 Calendar Year Emission Related Recalls
| Case/ Defect | Manufacturer | Campaign Number | Type* | Date of Owner Notif. | Vehicle or Engine Class | Engine Families | Emission Problem | Number of Vehicles Recalled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1035 | BMW | 96E-A01 | V | 3/1/97 | 1996 328i, 328is, 328i Convertible, 328iA, 328isA, and 328iA Convertible. | {50S}
96 TBM2.8VJGKEK |
Two sections: a) secondary air pump wires were reversed in the connection plug, b) engine control module was incorrectly programmed. | a) 14,720
b) 3,638 |
| DR-1084 | Chrysler | 715 | V | 5/15/97 | 1997 Dodge Caravan & Plymouth Voyager 2.4L engine | {CA} 97 VCR1428G1EK | VECI labels on certain cars contain errors in the emission configuration code and the bar code. | 5,700 |
| DR-1085 | Chrysler | 703 | V | 6/16/97 | 1997 3.9L Dodge Dakota p/u Trucks | {Fed}
97 VCR3.928GFEK |
VECI Labels incorrectly identify the vehicles as being certified to CA emissions. | 1,548 |
| DR-1086 | Chrysler | 725,726 | V | 10/3/97 10/10/97 | 1996 Dodge Viper Coupe | {50S}
96 TCR8.0V8GFEK |
Rear 02S wiring may be reversed with left connected to right and vice versa. | 1,158 |
| DR-1087 | Chrysler | 700 | V | 10/27/97 | 1996 Plymouth Breeze | {Fed}
96 TCR2.0VJGFEK |
The owners manual does not contain the recommended shift speeds used for certifica- tion and fuel economy testing. | 5,000 |
| DR-1088 | Chrysler | 711 | V | 8/12/97 | 1996 Dodge Ram p/us 4x4 5.2L Manual Transmission | {CA}
96 TCR360J8G1EK |
Federal VECI labels were mistakenly installed on cer- tain 5.2L trucks. | 70 |
| DR-1090 | Chrysler | 672 (CA) 673 (Fed) 674 (CAN) | V | 7/28/97 | 1996 Dodge Ram Van & Wagon 3.9L & 5.2L | {CA} 96TCR239H8G1EK 96TCR360H8G1EK 96TCR360J8G1EK {Fed}
96TCR5.988GBEK 96TCR5.9A8GBEK
96 TCR5.958GFEK |
Incorrect VECI labels were installed. | 938 (CA)
5,729 (Fed) |
| DR-1093 | Chrysler | 710 | V | 10/10/97 | 1997 Dodge Ram 3.9L | {Fed}
97 VCR3.958GFEK |
PCM installed contained an uncertified calibration | 82 |
| DR-1094 | Chrysler | 696 | V | 9/10/97 | 1990, 91 Jeep Grand Wagoneers 5.9L | {Fed}
90 LAM5.9T2HLEX 91 MCR5.9T2GAAX |
The catalytic converter in some cases fails to last the useful life of the vehicle. | 9,600 |
| DR-1095 | Chrysler | 697 | V | 9/5/97 | 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 5.9L | {CA}
90 LAM5.9T2HLEX |
The catalytic converter in some cases fails to last the useful life of the vehicle. | 750 |
| DR-1096 | Chrysler | 698 | V | 9/29/97 | 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 5.9L | {CA}
91 MCR5.9T2GAAX |
The catalytic converter in some cases fails to last the useful life of the vehicle. | 390 |
| DR-1144 | Chrysler | 736 | V | 10/20/97 | 1994, 95 Dodge Ram p/us & cab chassis V10 engine | {50S}
94 RCR8.0B7GAMA {50S} 95 SCR8.0B7GAMA |
The elbow containing the crankcase ventilation orifice was installed on the wrong valve cover. | 200 |
| DR-1159 | Chrysler | 716 | V | 10/15/97 | 1993 Dodge Spirit | {CA}
93 PCR153F5FKAX |
PCM reflash & VECI label - TLEV recalibration | 747 |
| DR-1044 | Ford | 96-E58 | V | 2/19/97 | 1996 3.0L Aerostar Vans | {CA}
96 TFM3.028G1GK |
Incorrectly installed MAFS | 229 |
| DR-1062 | Ford | 96-E57 | V | 3/19/97 | 1996-97 4.0L Explorer | {CA}
96 TFM4.028G1FK 96 TFM4.028G2FK 97 VFM4.028G1FK 97 VFM4.028G2FK {Fed} 96 TFM4.028GKFK 97 VFM4.028GKFK 97 VFM4.028GKHK |
Trucks built with incorrect vapor management valves which have a reduced flow rate. | 1,543 |
| DR-1069 | Ford | 96-E60 | V | 7/9/97 | 1995-96 2.5L Contour & Mystique | {50S}
95 SFM2.5VJGFEA {CA} 95 SFM2.5VJG1EK 96 TFM2.5VJG1EK |
Catalysts experience pre- mature failure of the substrate support system. System deteriorates and allows substrate to rattle & break up. | 105,000 |
| DR-1099 | Ford | 96-E59 | V | 3/19/97 | 1996 3.0L Flex Fuel Taurus | {Fed}
96 TFM3.0V8FFEK 96 TFM3.0V8NFGK {CA} 96 TFM3.0V8F2EK |
Vapor control valve which may experience improper open/close oscillation. | 5,164 |
| DR-1077 | General Motors | FE-6163 | V | 6/30/97 | 1996 Pontiac Grand Am & Buick Skylark vehicles with 2.4L engines | {Fed}
96 TGM2.4VJGKEK {CA} 96 TGM2.4VJG2EK |
Cars may have been built with an incorrect Evap Emission Canister Purge Solenoid. | 98 Fed
20 CA |
| DR-1103 | General Motors | SM-2825 | V | 8/28/97 | 1996, 1997 Trucks with 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L engines | CA volumes of the following eng families:
96 TGM4.35PGFEK 96 TGM4.31PGFEK 96 TGM4.32PGKEL 96 TGM5.0HPG1EK 96 TGM5.75PGFEK 96 TGM5.7JPG1EK 96 TGM5.76PGFEK 97 VGM4.32PG1EK 97 VGM5.0HPG1EK 97 VGM5.7JPG1EK 97 VGM5.7JPG1GK |
Due to the GM service parts catalogs having part number errors, certain vehicles that had LEGR valve replacements have been serviced with incorrect valves. |
(5) (57) (3) (29) (44) (11) (41) (3) (1) (1) (1) [196] |
| DR-1103 | General Motors | FE-6190 | V | 8/28/97 | 1996, 1997 Trucks with 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L engines | FED volumes of the following eng families: 96 TGM4.31PGFEK
96 TGM4.32PGKEK 96 TGM4.32PGKEL 96 TGM4.35PGFEK 96 TGM4.38PGBEK 96 TGM5.08PGBEK 96 TGM5.75PGFEK 96 TGM5.76PGFEK 96 TGM5.78PGBEK 96 TGM5.7CPGAEA 97 VGM4.32PGKEK 97 VGM4.32PG1EK 97 VGM4.32PGKEL 97 VGM4.32PG2EK 97 VGM4.35PGFEK 97 VGM4.36PGFEK 97 VGM5.05PGFEK 97 VGM5.06PGFEK 97 VGM5.75PGFEK 97 VGM5.76PGFEK 97 VGM5.7CPGAEA |
(157)
(1,045) (67) (739) (351) (6,414) (4,149) (3,451) (78) (465) (105) (5) (7) (5) (20) (1) (40) (2) (142) (97) (25) [17,365] |
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| DR-1106 | General Motors | FE-6189 | V | 8/22/97 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L | {FED}
97 VGM5.7V8GFEK {CA} 97 VGM5.7V8G1EK |
Condition exists in which the PCM resets causing a diag- nostic code to be set. | 9,048 |
| DR-1080 | Kia | 5 | V | 6/13/97 | 1997 Sportage vehicles built between 8/29/96 and 2/18/97. | {Fed}
97 VKM2.01JGKEK {CA} 97 VKM2.01JG1EK |
Software error in ECM affects readiness function for Evap Emission System leaking monitor. | 5,941 Fed
888 CA |
| DR-1038 | Mercedes- Benz | 97-0312 | V | 3/21/97 | 1995 S420, S500, S500C | {50S}
95 SMB5.0VJGFEA |
An incorrect evaporative family is indicated on the emissions label. | 7,846
(1,800 in CA) |
Updates To Previous Annual Emission Recall Summaries
| DR- 1064 | General Motors | SM-2667 | V | 3/18/96 | 1995 Chevrolet W4 Tiltmaster & GMC W4 FWD | {50S}
95 SGM5.7C5GAAA |
Incorrect tune-up label installed on the engine air cleaner. | 862 |
| DR- 1155 | Kia Motors Corporation | 3 | V | 12/13/96 | 1995 1.8L Sephia | (Fed)
95 SKM1.8VJGFEK (CA) 95 SKM1.8VJG1EK |
OBD II systems do not perform as required under all driving conditions. Vehicles relabeled as OBD I on new VECI labels. | 2,769 Fed
2,357 CA |
* Type: I = Influenced - Voluntary recall after EPA investigation
V = Voluntary - Voluntary recall without EPA investigation
O = Ordered - Ordered recall after EPA investigation