15821 - special coverage. a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate with diagnostic trouble code...

Bulletin number

15821 BULLETIN

Component

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Summary

15821 - special coverage. A malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420, catalyst system low efficiency, stored. This could occur as a result of an exhaust leak at the connection of the bank 1 catalytic converter outlet to the muffler inlet pipe. No other dtcs will be stored. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 8 years or 80,000 miles (130,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. Dealers will replace the exhaust pipe clamp.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints in the engine category.