Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Owner Letter


EMISSIONS RECALL --
1985 PLYMOUTH OR DODGE COLT WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINE

Dear Chrysler Import Vehicle Owner:

It has been determined that your 1985 Chrysler import car may be in violation of Federal Emission Standards. For this reason, we are asking you to return your vehicle -- identified by the Vehicle Identification Number on the enclosed form -- to your dealer for a special service repair. This service will be provided free of charge.

The needed instructions have been sent to all Chrysler-Plymouth and Dodge dealers. The service will not hurt your engine performance or fuel economy. To obtain this service:

^ Contact your dealer as soon as possible to make an appointment for the free service. Our records show that this vehicle had a previous emissions recall repair performed (notifications were mailed to owners in October, 1988). If you were the owner of the vehicle at that time, we request that you contact the same dealer for this service as performed the original repair. However, if necessary, the service can be arranged for through any Chrysler-Plymouth or Dodge dealer.

^ Take the enclosed Owner Recall Notification Form with you at the time of your appointment and give it to your dealer. The form identifies the vehicle and recall for which service is required.

^ The dealer will inspect the modifications made previously to your vehicle, and readjust certain other emissions components. The service will take about one hour, but additional time may be required depending on how service appointments are scheduled and processed.

If you have any problem obtaining the service, please contact the Chrysler Zone Service Office in your area (shown on the enclosed listing). A Zone representative will arrange for prompt servicing of your vehicle. If you are still unable to obtain the repair as described in this letter within a reasonable time, you may also contact the Manufacturers Operations Division of the Environmental Protection Agency (EN-340F), 401 M Street S. W., Washington, D. C. 20460.

We regret any inconvenience which this action may cause you, but trust that you understand our interest in clean air and your continuing satisfaction with our product. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.