Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Customer Interest
Brakes - Vibration/Pulsation Felt in Steering Wheel
NUMBER: 05-002-05
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: January 29, 2005
SUBJECT:
Pulsation Or Vibration In The Brake Pedal and/or Steering Wheel
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the brake rotors instead of resurfacing.
MODELS:
2005
RS
Town & Country/Caravan
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with disc/drum brakes (sales code BRB), built on July 1, 2004 through and including September 30, 2004
(MDH 0701XX through and including 0930XX).
DISCUSSION:
The vehicle may exhibit pulsation or vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel when the brakes are applied. This condition is most noticeable at
speeds greater than 30 MPH. The original equipment rotors on these vehicles cannot be corrected by resurfacing. If the owner describes this condition
and if the vehicle is built with a disc/drum system (sales code BRB) between July 1, 2004 through and including September 30, 2004, perform the Repair
Procedure. The old rotors are to be returned, in the box, through the normal warranty return process.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Raise vehicle on a suitable hoist.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
