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Service bulletin V461604 2010245

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 id10121161
Published by NHTSA2017-10-31
Manufacturer's numberV461604 2010245
Manufacturer's date2016-03-08
NHTSA componentSUSPENSION

NHTSA's summary

Technical Bulletin on how to service Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. The document also contains information on where to find out about warranty coverage for servicing this issue

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

Vehicles listed
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE2015, 2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
VOLKSWAGEN CC2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN EOS2015, 2016
VOLKSWAGEN EOS2017
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN GTI2015
VOLKSWAGEN GTI2016 to 2017
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN2015, 2016, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG2015, 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
20191162019-03-06. Suspension
19V1880002019-03-06. SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
20187172018-12-19. Suspension
18V9040002018-12-19. SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
20142882014-07-09. Suspension

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
SM 04-20262026-03-03. Other. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
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V4616012043146_32025-08-05. Service bulletin. How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
V4019012028353_122025-04-04. Service bulletin. Front suspension noisy, spring rubs on strut perch.
Edition922023-10-02. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter
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TT4414022023-07-05. Service bulletin. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
TT4014012023-07-05. Service bulletin. Recommend inspecting both front struts (including the protective sleeves / dust covers), for suspension blocks that might not have been completely removed during PDI. Remove any suspension blocks found and retest for concern. Please also reference VWIQ for Techs, Quarter 3 series, ?Suspension Blocks?.
TB4014062023-06-26. Service bulletin. Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface).
TB4014042023-06-26. Service bulletin. When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle.