NotificationZE2
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: NotificationZE2
Customer satisfaction notification ze2 tailgate controller
Models from 2022
2022 JEEP GLADIATOR |
Models from 2021
2021 JEEP GLADIATOR |
April 2023 Dealer Service Instructions for: Customer Satisfaction Notification ZE2 Tailgate Controller Remedy Available 2021 - 2022 (JT) Jeep Gladiator NOTE: Some vehicles above may have been identified as not involved in this campaign and therefore have been excluded from this campaign. IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this campaign service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this repair on vehicles in used vehicle inventory and those vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process. Subject The tailgate manual lock controller on about 22,256 of the above vehicles may over cycle and jam the latch. This condition will allow the tailgate to close but will not allow it to reopen. Repair Replace the tailgate controller. © Copyright 2023, FCA US LLC, All Rights Reserved (kka) Customer Satisfaction Notification ZE2 – Tailgate Controller Parts Information Part Number Description CCCNZE21AA Tailgate Controller - Manual Parts Return No parts return required for this campaign. Render the Tailgate Controller unusable and discard. Special Tools No special tools are required to perform this service procedure. Page 2 Customer Satisfaction Notification ZE2 – Tailgate Controller Page 3 Service Procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Open the tailgate. 3. If equipped with a bed liner: remove the fasteners and remove the tailgate liner. 4. Remove the eight fasteners that secure the tailgate cover to the inside of the tailgate and remove the cover (Figure 1). FASTENERS (8) 5. Release the 2 yellow clips and the white clip and separate the links from the control assembly (Figure 3). 6. Remove the fastener (Figure 3). 7. Remove the nuts (Figure 3). Figure 1 – Tailgate Cover FASTENER PUSH TO OPEN CLIP CLIPS Figure 2 – Clip NUTS Figure 3 – Control Assembly Customer Satisfaction Notification ZE2 – Tailgate Controller Page 4 Service Procedure [Continued] 8. Remove the control assembly from the handle studs. 9. Disconnect the control assembly wire harness connector (Figure 4). 10. DISCARD the tailgate controller. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR 11. Connect the wire harness connector to the NEW tailgate controller (Figure 4). 12. Install the NEW control assembly into the front of the tailgate onto the handle studs. 13. Install the nuts and tighten to 6N∙m (53In. Lbs.) (Figure 3). Figure 4 – Electrical Connector 14. Install the fastener and tighten to 7N∙m (62In. lbs.) (Figure 3). 15. Install the control rods onto the control assembly and seat the clips fully (Figure 2). 16. Install the eight fasteners that secure the tailgate cover to the inside of the tailgate and tighten to 7N∙m (62In. lbs.) (Figure 1). 17. On vehicles equipped with a bed liner, position the tailgate liner to the tailgate. 18. Close the tailgate. 19. Return the vehicle to the customer. Customer Satisfaction Notification ZE2 – Tailgate Controller Page 5 Completion Reporting and Reimbursement Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims paid will be used by FCA to record Customer Satisfaction Notification service completions and provide dealer payments. Use the following labor operation number and time allowance: Replace Tailgate Controller Labor Operation Number Time Allowance 08-ZE-21-82 0.5 hours NOTE: See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete claim processing instructions. Dealer Notification To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select “Global Recall System” on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification. Owner Notification and Service Scheduling All involved vehicle owners known to FCA are being notified of the service requirement by mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is attached. Customer Satisfaction Notification ZE2 – Tailgate Controller Page 6 Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed. GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner’s name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission. To use this system, click on the “Service” tab and then click on “Global Recall System.” Your dealer’s VIN list for each campaign displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at campaign launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence. Dealers should perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair. VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this notification only and is strictly prohibited from all other use. Additional Information If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager. Customer Service / Field Operations FCA US LLC This notice applies to your vehicle, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION Tailgate Controller [Model Year and Model] VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ZE2 LOGO VEHICLE PICTURE Dear [Name], At FCA US LLC, we recognize that the success of our business depends on the satisfaction of our customers. We are constantly monitoring the quality of our products and looking for opportunities to improve our vehicles even after they are sold. Because your long-term satisfaction is important to us, we are contacting you on important improvements we would like to make to your vehicle [1]. This will be done at no charge to you. We are recommending the following improvements be performed on certain [2021 - 2022 Model Year (JT) Jeep Gladiator] vehicles. WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIRS? The tailgate manual lock controller on your vehicle may over-cycle and jam the latch. This condition will allow the tailgate to close, but it will not reopen. YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. RECOMMENDED OPTION Call your authorized Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep® / RAM Dealership 2. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment 3. Visit recalls.mopar.com, scan the QR code below, or download the Mopar Owner’s Companion App. QR Code HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION? FCA US will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will replace the tailgate controller. The estimated repair time is 1 hour. In addition, your dealer will require your vehicle for proper check-in, preparation, and check-out during your visit, which may require more time. Your time is important to us, so we recommend that you schedule a service appointment to minimize your inconvenience. Please bring this letter with you to your dealership. TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE REPAIR, CALL YOUR CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP OR RAM DEALER TODAY WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED? If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online. [2] Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your satisfaction. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Get access to recall notifications, locate your nearest dealer, and more through this website or Mopar Owner’s Companion App. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to protect and verify your identity. DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS Please reference CSN ZE2. Customer Assistance/Field Operations FCA US LLC Mr. Mrs. Customer 1234 Main Street Hometown, MI 48371 [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information. [2] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 218004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement.