Hey Guys,

For some reason Jeep has released this soft-top bow shield kit as a service bulletin, I assume there have been a few issues with fabric wear?

Anyway, here it is... I thought I would post it up for all the guys that don't go to the dealer much or picked up a soft-top 2nd hand.

Warreny will only cover this if you had the Soft-top sales code on your VIN.

I also have the pdf with directions.

Matt



July 21, 2011

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE
TRANSMITTAL (RRT) 11-068. 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. ALL
REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF WARRANTY.

SUBJECT:
4 Door Soft Top 2nd And 3rd Roof Bow Shield Installation

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing soft top roof bow shields at the second and third roof bows.

MODELS:
2010-2011 (JK) Wrangler

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built before March, 03, 2011 (MDH0303XX)
equipped with Folding Soft Top (sales code VJ0) or Black Soft Top (sales
code VJX) or Dark Khaki Soft Top (sales code VJK).
NOTE: This is only applicable to four door soft top models and not intended for two
door soft top models or sunrider soft top (sales code GWKP) vehicles.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
4 door soft top 2nd and 3rd roof bow shield installation.

DIAGNOSIS:
If a customer’s VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the repair.

PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.: 1
Part No.: CEGAL241AA
Description: Kit, Shield

 

Interesting. Has anyone had this done yet?

 

I picked up my soft top from craigslist, a brand new 2011 top with tinted windows for $700.

Warrenty won't be covering this, so I will be getting the part kit CEGAL241AA and installing myself.

The kit looks like a bunch of plastic cut-outs that are then zip-tied onto the bows.

 

If I am reading this right, this isn't for the sunrider soft top on the unlimited. Does that seem correct?

 

Glad to see this has been issued...I'd taken my jeep into the dealer a couple of months ago noticing wear spots where the third bow contacts the top and was told that it was normal and not covered under warranty. Looks like this vindicates my complaint.

 

The service department at my local dealership gave me very limited amount info on this. I started this thread - https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...Factory-Recall - but I had no idea what the dealer was talking about because he couldn't explain it to me.


Two weeks later they had the parts in stock and completed the work. The new pieces look exactly like the OP's attachments. Mine was not showing any wear, but I'm glad to get it stopped before it does.

 

Well my 3 month old JKU Rubicon is showing damage to the soft top, I can actually see light through the soft top, Looks like ill be contacting the dealership to get them to order the parts and replace my soft top.

I usually don't complain about leaks in a Jeep but this is more than a leak this is a serious design flaw, who would have though a sharp edge would cause damage to a piece of cloth..

 

Jeep is at the dealership, they pulled up the TSB before I mentioned it so they are going to take a look at it order the parts and contact Chrysler for warranty. Hopefully they dont just patch the soft top.

 

Well they ordered me a new soft top top very happy to hear that, glad to know I wont have to worry about it leaking in a couple years.

 

Mine went in today for the recall wear issue. Tech says they may replace the whole top. This PDF shows up under the recall link in my profile after I log into the Jeep website