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NUMBER:
GROUP:
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05-004-16
Brakes
September 24, 2016
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THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE
TRANSMITTAL (RRT) 16-091. ALL APPLICABLE UN-SOLD RRT VIN's HAVE BEEN
LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS RRT SERVICE ACTION IS APPLICABLE TO THE
UN-SOLD VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN TECHCONNECT.
SUBJECT:
Vibration While Braking
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves resurfacing either front/rear or all rotors and if necessary, replacing
either front/rear or all brake rotors due to inactivity on dealer lots.
MODELS:
2015 - 2016
(LA)
Dodge Challenger
2015 - 2016
(LD)
Dodge Charger
2015 - 2016
(LX)
Chrysler 300
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
EMEA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to all 15-16 MY vehicles from start of production to end
of production.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe a shake and/or vibration in the steering wheel and/or the seat
while the brakes are applied. This vibration may be caused by corrosion on the brake
rotors.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Test drive the vehicle and apply the brakes to verify smooth braking application. Refer
to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT
under: Service Info>05 - Brakes/05 - Brakes, Base/Diagnosis and Testing>Diagnosis
And Testing - Brake Rotor Lot Rot.
2. Does the vehicle pulsate while braking?
a. YES>>> Proceed to Step #1 of repair procedure.
b. NO>>>This Bulletin does not apply. Normal diagnosis should be performed. Use
LOP (05-21-10-9V) to close the active RRT.
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NOTE: This repair must be performed at point of sale. Vehicle is to NOT be put back
in storage after repair is done.
If a customer’s VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, and the brake induced vibration
described above is experienced, perform the repair. For all other customers that describe
the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.
Part No.
Description
2 (AR)
04779196AG
Front Brake Rotor
2 (AR)
04779208AG
Rear Brake Rotor
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the wheels and inspect the rotors for proper specification and rotor runout.
Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT>
TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 05 - Brakes/05 - Brakes,
Base/Hydraulic/Mechanical/Rotor, Brake/Specifications and Refer to the detailed
service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service
Info> 05 - Brakes/05 - Brakes, Base/Hydraulic/Mechanical/Rotor, Brake/Diagnosis and
Testing>Rotor Runout.
2. Are the brake rotors out of specification and can NOT be resurfaced?
a. YES>>> Proceed to Step #6.
b. NO>>> Proceed to Step #3.
3. Resurface either the front/rear or all of the out of specification rotors. Refer to the
detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under:
Service Info>05 - Brakes/05 - Brakes, Base/Hydraulic/Mechanical/Rotor,
Brake/Standard Procedure> Brake Rotor Machining.
NOTE: If on-car brake lathe is not available an off-car lathe is acceptable to use
ONLY if the MLRO (mounted lateral runout) spec of .050 mm (0.0019 in.) max
(with wheels mounted and torqued to spec) can be maintained.
NOTE: If using an off-car lathe:
• Install the wheels and torque to specifications.
• Measure the lateral runout on the inboard side of resurfaced rotors.
• A specification of .050 mm (0.0019 in.) max must be confirmed. If the
spec can not be confirmed proceed to Step #6.
4. Install the wheels and test drive the vehicle to verify repair.
5. Repair is completed.
6. Replace either the front/rear or all of the brake rotors that are out of specification.
Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT>
TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 05 - Brakes/05 - Brakes,
Base/Hydraulic/Mechanical/Rotor, Brake/Removal/Installation.
7. Install the wheels and test drive the vehicle to verify repair.
8. Repair is completed.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
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TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
Description
Skill Category
Amount
05-21-10-9V
Vehicle Test Drive
(2 - Skilled)
4 - Chassis
Systems
0.2 Hrs.
05-21-10-9W
Inspect and Replace Front Disc Brake
Rotors, Includes Vehicle Test Drive
(2 - Skilled)
4 - Chassis
Systems
0.8 Hrs.
05-21-10-9X
Inspect and Replace Rear Disc Brake
Rotors, Includes Vehicle Test Drive
(2 - Skilled)
4 - Chassis
Systems
0.8 Hrs.
05-21-10-9Y
Inspect and Replace All Disc Brake
Rotors, Includes Vehicle Test Drive
(2 - Skilled)
4 - Chassis
Systems
1.2 Hrs.
05-21-11-9D
Inspect and Resurface Front Disc
Brake Rotors, Includes Vehicle Test
Drive
(2 - Skilled)
4 - Chassis
Systems
1.3 Hrs.
05-21-11-9E
Inspect and Resurface Rear Disc
Brake Rotors, Includes Vehicle Test
Drive
(2 - Skilled)
4 - Chassis
Systems
1.3 Hrs.
05-21-11-9F
Inspect and Resurface All Disc Brake
Rotors, Includes Vehicle Test Drive
(2 - Skilled)
4 - Chassis
Systems
2.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
ZZ
Service Action