Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 040308004 | 04/01/2004 | 10012624 | Pop or knock noise from front end of vehicle during braking. *tt | 03/08/2005 | |
| 040308007 | 05/01/2004 | 10008505 | Revised front lower control arm bolt tightening specification. *mj | 08/03/2004 | |
| 000309001A | 10/01/2004 | 000309001B | 609703 | A boom noise inside the vehicle while driving at speeds ranging between 97 - 105 km/h (60 - 65 mph). *tt this bulletin is revised and replaced bulletin 00-03-09-001 dated 01/01/2000. *tt updated *eh | 04/06/2000 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 02115 | 01/01/2004 | 10007457 | Part number 15042486 leaf spring damper mentioned in technical service bulletin (tsb) 00-03-09-001a is not available. *mj | 06/23/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 02097 | 01/01/2004 | 10007458 | Part number 15042486 per bulletin 00-03-09-001a for the rear spring damper kit is currently not available. *mj | 06/23/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 12 | 5 | 06/14/2004 |
| While parallel parking vehicle turned 90 degrees to the left within two-car lengths. vehicle had been to the dealer on four occasions. dealer checked the tire pressure, did a complete wheel alignment, and rotated the tires. but, problem still recurred. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 17000 | 1 | |
| The rear end was making a noise and was taken to the car dealer checked the vehicle. the dealer said that the problem was with the carrier bearings and the ring & pinion (factory defect). the vehicle has been making this noise since it was purchased and the warranty will not cover repairs. the cost is estimated to be 1500.00 dollars. we have sent it to the dealer on 3 different occasions and they say the warranty refuses to pay for the repairs. *tr | |||