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Chrysler LHS

Report: Under-Tensioned Alternator Drive Belt May Cause Growling Noise at Low Speeds

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Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001

An loose alternator drive belt may cause a growling noise in the engine area at low speeds (usually when accelerating from a stop). This is often mistaken for catalytic converter failure.

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