Technical Bulletin (Door Arrester (Door Check Rod/Door Check Strap) Noisy or Defective): The document...

Bulletin number

V571506 2041749

Component

Structure: body: door

Summary

Technical Bulletin (Door Arrester (Door Check Rod/Door Check Strap) Noisy or Defective): The document informs of The condition being caused by water ingress into the door arrester that accumulates in the arrester boot and freezes during cold weather conditions. The ice built up around the door arrester slider spring prevents it from compressing during door opening and closing operation and the spring will eventually wear through the plastic slider and damage the check rod. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 69 complaints in the body category.