This bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a “reed-type” whistling or screeching sound which has been...

Bulletin number

12-155-13R

Component

Visibility: windshield

Summary

This bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a “reed-type” whistling or screeching sound which has been isolated to originating from the front windshield upper molding / weatherstrip. The sound is most prevalent while driving at highway speeds (approximately 70-75 MPH) when there are crosswinds present. The procedure involves the installation of 2 small strips of epdm foam material, one under each upper corner area of the windshield molding lip to prevent the condition from occurring.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints in the visibility category.