Wheels - Chrome Wheel Delamination
NUMBER: 22-005-11 REV.AGROUP: Tires and wheels
DATE: November 01, 2011
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 22-005-11, DATED OCTOBER 18, 2011, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF LX VEHICLES.
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL (RRT) 11-096. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD RRT VIN's HAVE BEEN LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS RRT SERVICE ACTION IS APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN TECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF WARRANTY.
SUBJECT:
Chrome Wheel Delamination
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves Inspecting and if necessary replacing chrome clad wheels.
MODELS:
2011 (LC) Challenger
2011 (LD) Charger
**2011 (LX) 300**
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to all vehicles equipped with (Sales code WPG, WPN and WPL Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels) built after December 4th, 2010 (MDH1204XX) and before February 25th, 2011 (MDH0225XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Chrome wheels are delaminating near the valve stems and it looks like a lifting condition.
DIAGNOSIS:
If a customer's VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the repair. For all other customers that describe the symptom/condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Inspect all chrome wheels for delamination for signs of delamination (Fig 1).
2. Is the wheel delaminating?
a. Yes >> Proceed to Step # 3.
b. No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer or dealer inventory.
3. Remove and return the suspect wheel. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerConnect > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 22-Tires and Wheels > Removal > Tire and Wheel Assembly (Aluminum Wheel).
NOTE:
Return the suspect wheel(s) by following the warranty parts return process.
4. Mount and Balance the new wheel(s). Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerConnect > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 22-Tires and Wheels > Standard Procedure > Tire and Wheel Balance.
5. Install the new wheel(s). Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerConnect > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 22-Tires and Wheels > Installation > Tire and Wheel Assembly (Aluminum Wheel).
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.