The radiator fan relay on about 45,000 of the above listed vehicles, may not turn on the radiator cooling fans This may cause the engine to overheat In addition, radiator fan relay operation is monitored by the vehicle's On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system Failure of an OBD monitored component violates U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission regulations To correct this condition, the radiator fan relay must be replaced and a jumper wire that contains a diode must be installed

IMPORTANT: This recall (#7692) is subject to the State of California Registration Renewal/Emissions Recall Enforcement Program. Involved vehicles must have the recall service completed before registration renewal.

The servicing dealer must provide a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (Form No. 81-016-1053) to each California vehicle owner upon completion of the Recall #7692 service, for use as proof in renewal of the vehicle registration.

Dealer Notification & Vehicle List

All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer notification letter by first class mail Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a list of their involved vehicles. The Vehicle List is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles

DIAL System Functions 53 and VIP

All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53 and VIP at the time of notification mailing for dealer inquiry as needed.

Function 53 provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of incomplete vehicles. The customer name, address and phone number is listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from Function 53 within several days of repair claim submission. To use this system,type "53" at the "ENTER FUNCTION" prompt, then type "ORD7691" (vehicles out of California) or"ORD7692" (vehicles in California).

Parts

IMPORTANT: A quantity of parts will be distributed initially and billed to all involved dealers. This quantity will cover a portion of the total vehicles involved. Additional parts may be ordered as needed to support customer demand.

Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the notification were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough Fan Relay Packages, PNCKF07690, to service about 25% of those vehicles.

Each parts package contains the following components:

Quantity Description
1 Radiator Fan Relay
1 Wiring Jumper Assembly

2 Tie Straps

California Recall Completion Label Requirement

There is a California Air Resources Board requirement to affix a label to the vehicle to certify that the emissions recall (#7692) was completed. Dealers are requested to order the required Authorized Modifications label, PN 04275086, as necessary to support scheduled repairs. Refer to the Service Procedure of this letter for application instructions.

Owner Notification and Service Scheduling

All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A copy of the owner notification letter is attached.

Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Notification Form. The involved vehicle and notification are identified on the form for owner or dealer reference as needed.

Service Procedure

A. Install the Jumper Harness:

1. With the ignition key in the OFF position, disconnect the battery.
Note: To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to record all radio settings before disconnecting the battery and to reset all electronic memory (clock, radio settings, etc.) when you have completed the service procedure.

Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.

Disconnect the left (driver side)black fan motor electrical connector by retracting the red latch and depressing the thumb latch (Figure 1).

Disconnect the fan motor wiring harness connector from the fan support (if necessary).

5. Disconnect the two (2) push-in fasteners that secure the radiator fan section of the main electrical harness to the lower radiator support.

6. Attach the push-in clip on the male connector of the provided jumper harness into the outboard hole in the lower radiator support so that the connector faces toward the outboard (left) side of the vehicle(Figure 2).

7. Attach the other jumper harness clip into the inboard hole in the lower radiator support (Figure 2).

8. Connect the main wiring harness radiator fan electrical connector to its mating connector on the jumper harness. Slide the red latch to the locked position.

9. Connect the other end of the jumper harness to the fan motor harness. Slide the red latch to the locked position.

10. Bundle the excess fan wiring and secure it to the main wiring harness with the two (2)provided tie straps.
NOTE: Make sure that the wiring does not interfere with any other components.

B. Replace the Radiator Fan Relay

1. Locate the radiator fan relay on the left front inner frame rail just behind the radiator (Figure 3).

Disconnect the radiator fan relay wiring connector.

Remove and discard the radiator fan relay.

Install the new radiator fan relay. Tighten the fasteners to 45 in-lbs (5 N m).
CAUTION: Do not over torque screws. To ensure heat transfer and proper operation, the new radiator fan relay must be installed using both of the screws.

Connect the radiator fan relay electrical connector. Slide the red latch to the locked position.

Lower the vehicle.

Connect the negative battery cable.

C. Install the Authorized Modifications Label (For vehicles located in California and involved in Recall #7692 only):

1. Type or print (with a ball point pen)the following information (Figure4) on the Authorized Modifications label (PN 4275086

Peel the label from its backing and apply it near the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label located in the engine compartment.

D. Complete Proof of Correction Form (For vehicles located in California and involved in Recall #7692 only):

1. Complete a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form and supply it to the vehicle owner.

Completion Reporting and Reimbursement

Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System.Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record notification service completions and provide dealer payments.

Use the following labor operation number and time allowance:

Install jumper wire and replace fan relay

Labor Operation Time
Number Allowance
07769182 0.3 hours

Add the cost of the parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.

Note: See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section for complete claim processing instructions.

Parts Return

Not required.

Vehicle Not Available

Disconnect the radiator fan relay wiring connector.

Remove and discard the radiator fan relay.

Install the new radiator fan relay. Tighten the fasteners to 45 in-lbs (5 N m).
CAUTION: Do not over torque screws. To ensure heat transfer and proper operation, the new radiator fan relay must be installed using both of the screws.

Connect the radiator fan relay electrical connector. Slide the red latch to the locked position.

Lower the vehicle.

Connect the negative battery cable.

C. Install the Authorized Modifications Label (For vehicles located in California and involved in Recall #7692 only):

1. Type or print (with a ball point pen)the following information (Figure4) on the Authorized Modifications label (PN 4275086

Peel the label from its backing and apply it near the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label located in the engine compartment.

D. Complete Proof of Correction Form (For vehicles located in California and involved in Recall #7692 only):

1. Complete a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form and supply it to the vehicle owner.

Completion Reporting and Reimbursement

Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System.Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record notification service completions and provide dealer payments.

Use the following labor operation number and time allowance:

Install jumper wire and replace fan relay

Labor Operation Time
Number Allowance
07769182 0.3 hours

Add the cost of the parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.

Note: See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section for complete claim processing instructions.

Parts Return - ot required.

If a vehicle is not available for service for a known reason, let us know by filling out the pre-addressed Vehicle Disposition Form portion of the Owner Notification Form or describe the reason on a postcard and mail to:

Chrysler Corporation
CIMS 482-00-85
800 Chrysler Drive East
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326-2757

Following the above procedures will expedite the processing of your claim.

If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Zone Service Office.

Customer Services Field Operations
Chrysler Corporation

IMPORTANT

DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

Emissions Recalls #7691 and #7692-- Radiator Fan Relay

This service requirement applies only to 1997 and 1998 model year Dodge and Plymouth Neon(PL) vehicles built at the Toluca Assembly Plant ("T" in the 11th VIN Position) through September10, 1997 (MDH 0910XX) and:

- Currently Located Out of California -- Recall #7691

- Currently Located In California -- Recall #7692

The radiator fan relay on the above listed vehicles, may not turn on the radiator cooling fans. To correct this condition, the radiator fan relay must be replaced and a jumper wire that contains a diode must be installed.

Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this recall notification. The Labor Operation Number for TSB 07-07-97 and 07-04-98 is being canceled.

For vehicles currently located in California involved in Recall #7692: Be sure to provide a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (Form No. 81-016-1053) to each owner upon completion of the recall service, for owner use as proof during renewal of the vehicle registration.

Parts Packages
- Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in this notification were invoiced, will receive enough Fan Relay Packages to service about 25% of those vehicles.