Avenger V6-2.7L (2008)
Seat Track: Customer Interest
Interior - Seat Track Creak/Squeak Sound
NUMBER: 23-008-08
GROUP: Body
DATE: February 15, 2008
SUBJECT:
Seat Track Creak/Squeak Sound
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspecting the seat track for metal to metal contact. The stationary track may have a rolled in rear corner causing interference. If
this corner is contacting movable track, track adjustment is necessary.
MODELS:
2007 - 2008
(JS41)
Sebring/Avenger
2007 - 2008
(PM)
Caliber
2007 - 2008
(MK)
Compass/Patriot
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to models built before December 7, 2007 (MDH1207XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicle occupants may experience a creak or squeak sound while driving with seat stationary and occupied.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer experiences the Symptom/Condition, inspect the seat track:
1.
Move the affected seat to the full rear position.
2.
Inspect the movable portion of the inner seat track lip for metal to metal contact (witness mark) with the stationary portion at the rear edge. Is there
a witness mark indicating metal to metal contact between stationary and movable seat track? (Fig. 1).
