TSB: CHRYSLER ACCLAIM, CARAVAN, DAYTONA, DYNASTY, LEBARON, NEW YORKER, SHADOW, SPIRIT, SUNDANCE, TOWN AND COUNTRY, VOYAGER (1987–1997)

Bulletin 180597 — February 14, 1997

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID180597
ManufacturerCHRYSLER
ModelsACCLAIM, CARAVAN, DAYTONA, DYNASTY, LEBARON, NEW YORKER, SHADOW, SPIRIT, SUNDANCE, TOWN AND COUNTRY, VOYAGER
Model Years1987–1997
Date IssuedFebruary 14, 1997
Date Added to NHTSAJuly 17, 1997
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Vehicles Affected77 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

VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
DODGE CARAVAN 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1995 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1995 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DYNASTY 1995 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER LEBARON 1995 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SPIRIT 1995 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1995 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1995 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DAYTONA 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER LEBARON 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SHADOW 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SPIRIT 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DAYTONA 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DYNASTY 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER LEBARON 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SHADOW 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SPIRIT 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1993 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DAYTONA 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DYNASTY 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER LEBARON 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SHADOW 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SPIRIT 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1992 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1991 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1991 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DAYTONA 1991 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DYNASTY 1991 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER LEBARON 1991 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1991 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SPIRIT 1991 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1991 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1991 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1990 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1990 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DAYTONA 1990 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DYNASTY 1990 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER LEBARON 1990 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1990 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SPIRIT 1990 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1990 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1990 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1989 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1989 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER LEBARON 1989 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1989 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE SPIRIT 1989 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1989 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1989 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1988 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE DYNASTY 1988 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1988 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1988 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1988 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CARAVAN 1987 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1987 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1987 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CHRYSLER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (180597) 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.