Wheel Covers - Rattles on Bumps
NUMBER: 22-002-01GROUP: Wheels/Tires
DATE: Mar. 16, 2001
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 22-002-00, DATED OCTOBER 6, 2000 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Wheel Cover Rattle - 14" Steel Wheels
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of all four wheelcovers with revised parts.
MODELS:
2000 - 2001 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 12, 2000 (MDH 1212XX) EQUIPPED WITH 14" STEEL WHEELS (SALES CODE W4U).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Rattle sound coming from the wheel cover over bumps.
DIAGNOSIS:
Drive the vehicle over a bump and listen for the rattle sound. If the rattle is heard, remove the wheel covers and verify the sound is gone. If the noise is gone with the wheel covers removed, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
Install the four wheel covers onto the vehicle and torque nuts to 25 in.lbs.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: