"Issued may 2014: issue: a noise which CAN be described as a rubbing/scrapping/drone or in some cases...

Bulletin number

SSM63897

Component

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Summary

"issued may 2014: issue: a noise which can be described as a rubbing/scrapping/drone or in some cases maybe reported as a vibration is found to be evident from the left hand front corner of the vehicle. The noise can also be described as similar to a brake rubbing or wheel bearing noise and can be variable from vehicle to vehicle. The issue can occur at different speeds/gears and in steady state driving conditions up to 50/60mph (80/100km/h), however the noise in most cases is more prominent in 2 gear coast down particularly around 12mph (20km/h). To confirm, the noise can listened to using ‘chassis ear’ fixed to front differential rh mount action: fit front differential support bracket, refer to attached document for further information."

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints in the transmission category.