Customers may report excess wind noise from the vehicle and that noise may be coming from the crossbars

Bulletin number

SA-029-22

Component

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Summary

Customers may report excess wind noise from the vehicle and that noise may be coming from the crossbars. As noted in the crossbar instructions, the crossbars should be removed when not in use to reduce fuel consumption from the increased drag and to reduce wind noise. Let the customer know that the instructions show how to install, remove, and adjust the crossbars.

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