Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L gtdi engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type...

Bulletin number

SSM 45942

Component

Engine

Summary

Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5l gtdi engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type noise at idle while the vehicle is in transport mode. The noise is noticeable because of an elevated idle speed while the vehicle is in transport mode. Do not remove the vehicle from transport mode to diagnose or perform a repair for this noise. Vehicle should only be removed from transport mode as directed by the pre-delivery procedure.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,003 complaints in the engine category.