05-007-15
SUBJECT:
Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves cleaning excessive sealant from the front brake caliper adapter brackets and replacing the adapter bracket mounting bolts and/or replacing the front brake pads and related hardware.
MODELS:
2015 (BU) Jeep Renegade
EMEA: applies to vehicles built on or before February 25, 2015 (MDH 0225XX).
NAFTA: applies to vehicles built on or before May 7, 2015 (MDH 0507XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe one or more of the front brake squeak/squeal noise symptoms/conditions:
• Squeak/squeal noise during moderate brake apply combined with light steering. The noise typically occurs with warm brakes after several brake applications.
• Squeak/squeal noise during low speed brake apply with vehicle moving forward or reverse. The noise typically only occurs after the vehicle sits overnight in colder ambient temperatures and the noise will go away after a few brake applications.