Body - Front End Wind Noise Above 40 MPH
66 Wind noise from front of vehicle at 40 mph or higher55 10 02
2015998/4
June 8, 2010
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 09-02 dated September 9, 2009 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
A wind noise is heard from the front of the vehicle from speeds of 40 mph or higher. The noise appears to come from the central, lower area of the windshield.
Technical Background
May be caused by the gaskets between the radiator grill and hood.
Production Solution
The gasket profile design was optimized for noise reduction.
Service
1. If this area is suspected of being the source of the wind noise, mask the gap between the radiator grill and the hood, as shown.
2. Test drive the vehicle to verify whether the noise is gone.
3. If the noise has disappeared, then replace gaskets with optimized part.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.