Sputter Type Noise Emitted From Exhaust – 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee

NUMBER: 11-001-15
GROUP: Exhaust System
DATE: January 28, 2015

 

SUBJECT:

Sputter Type Noise Emitted From Exhaust

 

OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the resonator if required.

 

MODELS:

2014 – 2015

(KL)

Jeep Cherokee

 

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before October 14, 2014 (MDH 1014XX) equipped with 2.4L I4 Multiair Engine (sales code ED6 or ED8) or 3.2L V6 24V VVT Engine (sales code EHB).

 

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The customer may notice a sputter type noise coming from under the vehicle.

 

DIAGNOSIS:

If the customer describes the symptom/condition above, perform the Repair Procedure.

 

PARTS REQUIRED:

Qty.	Part No.	Description
1 (AR)	68185925AD	Resonator, FWD 3.2L (EHB) or 2.4 (ED6 or ED8)
1 (AR)	68185926AD	Resonator, AWD/4WD 3.2L (EHB) or 2.4L (ED6 or ED8)

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Inspect the resonator for drain holes, see (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1 Resonator Drain Hole

1 – Drain holes are located on both ends of the resonator.

 

2. Does the resonator have drain holes?
   3. Yes >>> Proceed to Step #3.
   4. No >>> This bulletin doesn’t apply. Normal diagnostics should be performed.
3. Replace the resonator, refer to the procedures available in DealerConnect> TechConnect> Service Info> 11 – Exhaust System Resonator, Exhaust/Removal/Installation.

 

POLICY:

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

 

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
11-20-01-97	Resonator – Replace (1 – Semi-Skilled)	08- Engine Performance	0.4 Hrs.

 

FAILURE CODE:

ZZ	Service Action