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Dodge Caliber 2011–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin 02-002-14 · NHTSA communication 10217965 · issued Apr 15, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Suspension
component
2011–2014
model years
10
vehicle entries

Official summary

Lower Control Arm Cold Temperature Squeak/Creak Noise This bulletin involves applying Nye® lubricant to the front lower control arm rear bushing. Customer may describe a creak or squeak noise coming from the front suspension. Noise is typically more noticeable during cold temperatures below 4°C (40°F), noise may go away when temperature warms up.

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.