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Service bulletin V481404 2038140

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10120321
Published by NHTSA2017-10-21
Manufacturer's numberV481404 2038140
Manufacturer's date2014-09-03
NHTSA componentSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

Technical Bulletin (Power Steering Rack Vibrations in Steering Wheel): This document informs that After a short stationary period (sometimes as little as a few hours) flat spots can develop after the warm tire has cooled down. The effect the flat spotted tire has on the vehicles performance depends on the type, dimension, make, and pressure of the tire. Flat spots alter the radial force fluctuation and must be driven out before balancing the wheel. 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.

The document

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Components

Electrical system, Steering

Vehicles listed
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

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

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