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Service bulletin A421628 2042539-

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10118307
Published by NHTSA2017-10-04
Manufacturer's numberA421628 2042539-
Manufacturer's date2016-01-21
NHTSA componentSUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

NHTSA's summary

Rear shock mounting noises. Customer may report hearing rumbling noises from the rear of the vehicle when driving on very uneven roads or over potholes. This bulletin only applies to TTS vehicles with Audi magnetic ride. The rear shock mounts are causing the noises.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Suspension, Shocks and struts

Vehicles listed
AUDI TTS2016

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
A4022462047758_82022-08-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin states to lightly lubricate the contact surface between the buffer stop for the shock absorber, and the front shock absorber cap to address cracking noises/spring jumps when steering or maneuvering.
A401881 2044060-2018-10-15. Service bulletin. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
A401773 2044060-2018-02-05. Service bulletin. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
A421527 2042539-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 42 number 15-25 dated November 25, 2015. Customer may report hearing rumbling noises from the rear of the vehicle when driving on very uneven roads or over potholes. This bulletin only applies to TTS vehicles with Audi magnetic ride. The rear shock mounts are causing the noises.
A421525 2042539-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. Customer may report hearing rumbling noises from the rear of the vehicle when driving on very uneven roads or over potholes. This bulletin only applies to TTS vehicles with Audi magnetic ride. The rear shock mounts are causing the noises.