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Service bulletin V011609_2034898

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10089088
Published by NHTSA2017-01-18
Manufacturer's numberV011609_2034898
Manufacturer's date2016-06-20
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

TO UPDATE GOLF (EXCHANGE PARTS) TIME UNITS DUE TO SAGA/ELSA UPDATES 6/13/16. MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation.

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Engine, Exhaust and emissions, EGR valve

Trouble codes named

P0401, P2463

Vehicles listed
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE2013, 2014
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE2013, 2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WAGON2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
20348982022-06-13. Service bulletin. High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter.
V0118132034898182021-07-02. Service bulletin. DTC P0401 diagnostic assistance, additional smoke test and cold air control valve test
V0118132034898172021-07-02. Service bulletin. DTC P0401 diagnostic assistance, additional smoke test and cold air control valve test
V011813_20348982020-11-05. Service bulletin. Update to part quantity in Part Table.
Dealer 21H32019-12-06. Service bulletin. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
Circular 21H32019-12-06. Service bulletin. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
V011330 20348982019-04-01. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation): High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. This production solution to this issue is new software implemented in current production.
V011813-20348982018-12-10. Service bulletin. Update parts table.
V011711 20348982018-04-16. Service bulletin. Modify service instruction and to update GFF Time expenditure in the warranty table.
V011421 20348982017-10-21. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient, and Soot Accumulation issues): This document informs of high soot loads prior to regeneration which can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. The production solution to this issue was new software being implemented in current production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.