# Service bulletin A401334 2018194\-

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: 10121331
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-10\-31
- Manufacturer's number: A401334 2018194\-
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-09\-23
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 10\-04 dated April 1, 2010. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Oil may appear on a shock absorber. As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for lubrication and it reduces wear on the seal.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10121331-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10121331-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2006 to 2011 AUDI A3
- 2006 to 2010 AUDI A4
- 2011 AUDI A4 AVANT
- 2006 to 2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET
- 2008 to 2011 AUDI A5
- 2010 to 2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
- 2006 to 2011 AUDI A6
- 2006 to 2011 AUDI A8
- 2009 to 2011 AUDI Q5
- 2007 to 2011 AUDI Q7
- 2006 to 2007 AUDI R8
- 2008 to 2010 AUDI R8
- 2011 AUDI R8 SPYDER
- 2006 to 2008 AUDI S4
- 2010 to 2011 AUDI S4
- 2008 to 2011 AUDI S5
- 2006 AUDI S6
- 2007 to 2011 AUDI S6

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_2023187\_8](/bulletins/11030983.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- [TSB\_2076605\_2](/bulletins/11023773.md), 2025-10-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This TSB provides informaiton pertaining to noises from the guide link bush.
- [A4025932076605\_1](/bulletins/11013719.md), 2025-02-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This TSB provides informaiton pertaining to noises from the guide link bush.
- [A3725312074822\_2](/bulletins/11013709.md), 2025-02-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.
- [A4324982075100\_1](/bulletins/11009344.md), 2024-10-28, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information on repairs on the air spring strut of the frong axle; additional sealing.
- [44134220225637](/bulletins/10251023.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- [43132320187659](/bulletins/10251016.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Self\-leveling compressor inoperative
- [43132020173257](/bulletins/10251015.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. No communication with 34 module, vehicle lowers after engine start, air suspension warning lights blink
- [43131920341621](/bulletins/10251014.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\). Replaced adaptive damping suspension control module cannot be coded
- [43131720336661](/bulletins/10251012.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error \(PR\-2MB or 1BK\)

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