Squeak Or Rattle Caused By 'BONUS' Part/S (SSM55277)

WARNING: This page is about the LR4 Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2012-02-08
Reference number: SSM55277

SQUEAK OR RATTLE CAUSED BY 'BONUS' PART/S

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SSM55277, Date of Issue: February 08, 2012

LAND ROVER:	Range Rover Evoque; LR2; New Range Rover; Defender; LR4; Range Rover Sport
SECTION:	Body
AFFECTED VEHICLES:	Range Rover Evoque; LR2; New Range Rover; Defender; LR4; Range Rover Sport

SYMPTOM

107000 Interior Trim

Concern

Warranty analysis has shown a number of reported Squeaks and Rattles on any of the Land Rover Model Range caused by additional non specified Nuts, Bolts, fixings etc left within the vehicle upon assembly.

Action

CONTENT

Should a Customer report such a Squeak or Rattle on their vehicle and the cause is proven to be a bonus part, can you please then submit an EPQR detailing the Squeak or Rattle and a photo of the additional or non specified loose part. It is essential that a photo is submitted as this will aid the engineers in investigating the concern.

Actions are now in place within the manufacturing processes to reduce these types of issues.