Never had this before with a new vehicle.

[Obanboy666]

Browsing the documents relating to my new Pilote c class and came across something I’ve never seen before.
The Pilote habitation documentation states I must get the wheel alignment checked after 900 miles. Never had this before with either the numerous new cars I’ve bought or the new Swift c class I bought in 2013, as it happens I’ve done 1300 miles.
Vehicle drives spot on, no vibration or wandering and tyre wear looks fine. I called my local fiat professional dealership and speaking to the service department he said he’d never heard of this one before. Now debating whether to bother or not, anyone else had similar with a motorhome ?

 

[harrow]

Browsing the documents relating to my new Pilote c class and came across something I’ve never seen before.
The Pilote habitation documentation states I must get the wheel alignment checked after 900 miles. Never had this before with either the numerous new cars I’ve bought or the new Swift c class I bought in 2013, as it happens I’ve done 1300 miles.
Vehicle drives spot on, no vibration or wandering and tyre wear looks fine. I called my local fiat professional dealership and speaking to the service department he said he’d never heard of this one before. Now debating whether to bother or not, anyone else had similar with a motorhome ?

Covering their bottoms.

 

[Fisherman]

Browsing the documents relating to my new Pilote c class and came across something I’ve never seen before.
The Pilote habitation documentation states I must get the wheel alignment checked after 900 miles. Never had this before with either the numerous new cars I’ve bought or the new Swift c class I bought in 2013, as it happens I’ve done 1300 miles.
Vehicle drives spot on, no vibration or wandering and tyre wear looks fine. I called my local fiat professional dealership and speaking to the service department he said he’d never heard of this one before. Now debating whether to bother or not, anyone else had similar with a motorhome ?

Surely this comes under the remit of fiat and not the converter.
You should check the torque on your wheelnuts about that time, but I have never heard of your tracking requiring attention. My new van has a Ducato base and roller team nor fiat have not made this a requirement.
Hope you are enjoying your new pilote.

 

[RV2MAX]

Might be down to a Motorhome always being loaded near maximum , and the suspension settling so possibly affecting steering geometry . Or as previous post covering their backside if claim for heavy tyre wear !

 

[molly 2]

Having the track checked is a quick and simple job . as the suspension settles the ride height of the vehicle can drop slightly .this can have an adverse effect on the front wheel alignment . ..

 

[Obanboy666]

Surely this comes under the remit of fiat and not the converter.
You should check the torque on your wheelnuts about that time, but I have never heard of your tracking requiring attention. My new van has a Ducato base and roller team nor fiat have not made this a requirement.
Hope you are enjoying your new pilote.

Nothing in the Fiat documentation about it, I reckon as Harrow stated it’s Pilote covering their bottoms lol. Regarding wheel nut torques, I checked at 100 miles then again at 500 miles. I’ll check them again before heading out this weekend.
I’m not going to bother with getting the alignment checked and will just keep a check on tyre wear etc which I do anyway.

 

[Wooie1958]

Can`t work what wheel alignment has to do with the habitation side of a motorhome :rolleyes2:

 

[Obanboy666]

Can`t work what wheel alignment has to do with the habitation side of a motorhome :rolleyes2:

My thoughts exactly unless Pilote do something with the suspension etc that I’m not aware of.

 

[Obanboy666]

Get it done (pointless or not) and keep the receipt. If you don't, you may be invalidating your warranty.

Good point about the warranty, going to book it in for later this week.

 

[Deneb]

Fiat instructions to converters and body builders state that the converter is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the front wheel alignment since Fiat have no control over the final condition of the vehicle after conversions and alterations that could affect the original settings. It may be that Pilots decided the check should be done or reconfirmed after the vehicle has been driven a short distance under what will be it's normal laden conditions to allow the suspension to bed in and settle.

 

[trevskoda]

Wheel tracking is not always set right at point of assy but should be looked at before handing over,i bought a car with 27 th and full service history,yep tracking miles out plus rear w bearing shot and never mind plugs as rusty as the devil himself,i trust no one when it comes to cars vans,get it looked at while you stand over them watching.

 

[Fazerloz]

If you don't want possible warranty problems in the future get it done by Fiat and then there can be no argument. Its a drop in the ocean compared to the price of the vehicle.

 

[witzend]

What rear axle is on the pilot if not Fiat OEM maybe 4 wheel alignment needed if Alko

 

[Obanboy666]

What rear axle is on the pilot if not Fiat OEM maybe 4 wheel alignment needed if Alko

Fiat OEM.

 

[Channa]

If you don't want possible warranty problems in the future get it done by Fiat and then there can be no argument. Its a drop in the ocean compared to the price of the vehicle.

exactly. furthermore when vehicles have all theor checks often claims are looked at favourably whne out of warranty especially Fiat

Channa

 

[Obanboy666]

Well called a local garage and he said just call in and he would check things out. No charge unless adjustment required and he will give me paperwork to confirm it has been checked.

 

[Ron333]

Browsing the documents relating to my new Pilote c class and came across something I’ve never seen before.
The Pilote habitation documentation states I must get the wheel alignment checked after 900 miles. Never had this before with either the numerous new cars I’ve bought or the new Swift c class I bought in 2013, as it happens I’ve done 1300 miles.
Vehicle drives spot on, no vibration or wandering and tyre wear looks fine. I called my local fiat professional dealership and speaking to the service department he said he’d never heard of this one before. Now debating whether to bother or not, anyone else had similar with a motorhome ?

I recommend you get it done. I bought a new Pilote A class in2015. Same thing, told by dealer to get a 900 mile wheel track for warranty purposes. The garage I took it to told me they had never heard of this before. However when they checked The tracking they said it was way out and needed adjusting. Vehicle handled ok so I would neve have known until tyres shown uneven wear

 

[phillybarbour]

Nothing in the Fiat documentation about it, I reckon as Harrow stated it’s Pilote covering their bottoms lol. Regarding wheel nut torques, I checked at 100 miles then again at 500 miles. I’ll check them again before heading out this weekend.
I’m not going to bother with getting the alignment checked and will just keep a check on tyre wear etc which I do anyway.

That would be my view also.

 

[harrow]

Browsing the documents relating to my new Pilote c class and came across something I’ve never seen before.
The Pilote habitation documentation states I must get the wheel alignment checked after 900 miles. Never had this before with either the numerous new cars I’ve bought or the new Swift c class I bought in 2013, as it happens I’ve done 1300 miles.
Vehicle drives spot on, no vibration or wandering and tyre wear looks fine. I called my local fiat professional dealership and speaking to the service department he said he’d never heard of this one before. Now debating whether to bother or not, anyone else had similar with a motorhome ?

I think there is a case that if Pilote want the wheel alignment checked so soon then Pilote should pay for it.

Every time you have the tracking checked the garage will say it need adjusting and it is very important that the track rods are set to an equal length for each side otherwise the steering wheel moves off centre.

Others may disagree but I speak from personal experience.

 

[caledonia]

I think there is a case that if Pilote want the wheel alignment checked so soon then Pilote should pay for it.

Every time you have the tracking checked the garage will say it need adjusting and it is very important that the track rods are set to an equal length for each side otherwise the steering wheel moves off centre.

Others may disagree but I speak from personal experience.

If the wheel alignment is done properly the steering wheel is clamped in the straight ahead position before any adjustments are made so wheel should never be off centre.