Jeep Compass 2012–2015 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 05-003-14 REV. A · NHTSA communication 10139918 · issued Dec 20, 2014
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Service Brakes
component
2012–2015
model years
4
vehicle entries
Official summary
Low Frequency Moan Noise Heard During First Brake Apply This bulletin involves installing an anti-vibration bracket to the rear brake caliper. A low frequency moan noise is heard during the first brake apply when in reverse, while the vehicle is cold or has been parked for several hours.An audio sound file of the moan noise can be found in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 05 - Brakes> 05 - Brakes, Base> Diagnosis and Testing.If the low frequency moan noise can be verified, the addition of the anti-vibration bracket may correct the condition.
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.