Service bulletin 513111
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10149440 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-26 |
| Manufacturer's number | 513111 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2013-02-01 |
| NHTSA component | VISIBILITY |
NHTSA's summary
Wind Whistle Noise from the Exterior Rearview Mirror. A whistling wind noise can be heard from either the left or right exterior rearview mirror, especially when traveling at highway speeds. CAUSE An excessive gap exists between the mirror base and acoustic triangular sealing gasket.
The document
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Components
Glass, wipers and mirrors
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