TSB: ACURA 300M, CARAVAN, CL, CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS, NEON, PROWLER, PT CRUISER, SEBRING, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, STRATUS, TL, TOWN AND COUNTRY, VOYAGER (2000–2001)

Bulletin 01001 — January 15, 2001

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID01001
ManufacturerACURA
Models300M, CARAVAN, CL, CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS, NEON, PROWLER, PT CRUISER, SEBRING, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, STRATUS, TL, TOWN AND COUNTRY, VOYAGER
Model Years2000–2001
Date IssuedJanuary 15, 2001
Date Added to NHTSAApril 12, 2001
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Vehicles Affected16 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION IN COLD TEMPERATURES DUE TO 5 VOLT REGULATOR FAILURE IN THE SBEC PCM MODULE. *JB

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHRYSLER 300M 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DODGE CARAVAN 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ACURA CL 2001 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CHRYSLER CONCORDE 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DODGE INTREPID 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER LHS 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
PLYMOUTH NEON 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DODGE NEON 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
PLYMOUTH PROWLER 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER SEBRING 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DODGE STRATUS 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2001 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ACURA TL 2000 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized ACURA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (01001) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.