Body - Buzzing/Humming From Upper Windshield Area
NUMBER: 23-031-06GROUP: Body
DATE: July 27, 2006
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-023-04, DATED JUNE 15, 2004, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES . ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL YEAR AND MODELS.
SUBJECT:
Windshield Header Buzz Or Humming Sound
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves applying sealer to the joint between windshield header molding and the roof panel.
MODELS:
2005 - **2006 (LX) 300/Charger**Magnum
**2006 (LE) 300C/300C Touring (International Markets
**2005 - 2006 (WK) Grand Cherokee**
**2005 - 2006 (WH) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
In warmer weather the vehicle operator may report a buzz or humming sound from the upper front windshield area particularly at speeds above 45 mph (72 kph). Some vehicles may have been built with the upper windshield molding partially rocked forward. When air passes over top of the tail section of the molding it may vibrate creating a buzz or humming sound and is more likely to occur in warmer ambient temperatures when the molding material is more flexible.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describe the above Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Use a trim stick to hold the tail section of the windshield molding away from the roof panel and use an alcohol wipe to clean all the way across the vehicle between the molding and roof panel. (Fig. 1).
2. Use a trim stick to hold the tail section of the windshield molding away from the roof panel and apply MOPAR Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer, p/n 04467708, in the joint between molding and the roof panel.
3. If sealer squeeze out occurs, immediately wipe off the excess with a clean paper towel.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.