# 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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10121116
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-10\-31
- Manufacturer's number: V341601 2034406
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-02\-15
- NHTSA component: POWER 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

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121116-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121116-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Transmission and driveline, Clutch

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2012 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC
- 2014 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN CC
- 2012 to 2016 VOLKSWAGEN EOS
- 2017 VOLKSWAGEN EOS
- 2012 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 2014 to 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
- 2016 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
- 2016 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN
- 2012 to 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
- 2016 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
- 2012 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- 2012 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- 2012 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- 2012 to 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [19V866000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V866000.md), 2019-12-06: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [301402](/bulletins/10239842.md), 2023-07-31, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Slave Cylinder \- Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis
- [VIN4APIN20201201](/bulletins/10184286.md), 2021-01-08, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER\(MOTORCYCLE\); EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. Customer states MIL\-on with P0556 Customer states MIL\-on with P2421 Customer states MIL\-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states seat memory inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle \(without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes\) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
- [VIN4APIN20200818](/bulletins/10178834.md), 2020-09-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER\(MOTORCYCLE\); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Customer states MIL\-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL\-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL\-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL\-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL\-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Driver seat heater inoperative Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states noise heard when adjusting air distribution on HVAC controls Wind noise from front doors
- [V301204 2031366](/bulletins/10156071.md), 2019-04-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER\(MOTORCYCLE\); EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 2028714](/bulletins/10155953.md), 2019-04-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN. 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\-2018](/bulletins/10149873.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER\(MOTORCYCLE\); EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SEATS. 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\-2018](/bulletins/10149872.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE; SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; SEATS; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER\(MOTORCYCLE\). 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\-2018](/bulletins/10149871.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER\(MOTORCYCLE\); VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; ENGINE; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT. 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.
- [TT371701](/bulletins/10123177.md), 2017-11-12, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. TT to denote replacement of clutch actuator cap from shipping and KO clutch bleeding criteria instructions.
- [V301402 2031366](/bulletins/10120233.md), 2017-10-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 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.

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