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Service bulletin V341601 2034406

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10121116
Published by NHTSA2017-10-31
Manufacturer's numberV341601 2034406
Manufacturer's date2016-02-15
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

NHTSA's summary

Discusses possible causes of customer concern Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels

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

Transmission and driveline, Clutch

Vehicles listed
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
VOLKSWAGEN CC2012
VOLKSWAGEN CC2013
VOLKSWAGEN CC2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN EOS2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
VOLKSWAGEN EOS2017
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R2014, 2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN GTI2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
VOLKSWAGEN GTI2016 to 2017
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
19V8660002019-12-06. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
3014022023-07-31. Service bulletin. Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis
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V301204 20313662019-04-01. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
V301303 20287142019-04-01. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin (Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence Stored in the Transmission Control Module): Debris in the clutch assembly causing too much drag torque from the multiple clutch. DTC as described may cause shifting concerns and/or a lack of mobility upon initial startup. The production solution to this issue was an updated clutch installed as of March 12, 2010. 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.
VIN 4 A PIN-20182018-12-03. Service bulletin. Water leaks from the sunroof/overhead light console area, Park distance to sensitive to control, coolant leak at the coolant pump, Yellow oil warning light on with any of the following faults P0196 P0198 B104129 B104135, Side mirror glass cracked, cluctch pedal makes noise during operation, damed strut boots, remote key inopperative, 60/40 split center seats rattle, car speaker is distorted.
VIN 4 A PIN-20182018-12-03. Service bulletin. Water leaks from the sunroof/overhead light console area, Park distance to sensitive to control, coolant leak at the coolant pump, Yellow oil warning light on with any of the following faults P0196 P0198 B104129 B104135, Side mirror glass cracked, cluctch pedal makes noise during operation, damed strut boots, remote key inopperative, 60/40 split center seats rattle, car speaker is distorted.
VIN 4 A PIN-20182018-12-03. Service bulletin. Water leaks from the sunroof/overhead light console area, sunshade is to blinding, MIL-on P0441 in the ECM, coolant leak at the coolant pump, Yellow oil warning light on with any of the following faults P0196 P0198 B104129 B104135, Side mirror glass cracked, cluctch pedal makes noise during operation, damed strut boots, remote key inopperative, car speaker is distorted.
TT3717012017-11-12. Service bulletin. TT to denote replacement of clutch actuator cap from shipping and KO clutch bleeding criteria instructions.
V301402 20313662017-10-21. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding (GFF). This document is for identifying the issue for diagnosis.