# Service bulletin A851210 2032226\-

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: 10122676
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-11\-08
- Manufacturer's number: A851210 2032226\-
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-12\-21
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Grinding noise coming from the HVAC blower motor. The plastic stop on the adapter of the fresh air blower motor is damaged in production. As a result, the blower moves within its housing. This allows the blower impeller to make contact with the blower motor housing.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10122676-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10122676-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system, Engine, Glass, wipers and mirrors, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
- 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
- 2013 AUDI ALLROAD
- 2013 AUDI Q5
- 2013 AUDI RS5

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2018174](/recalls/tc/2018174.md), 2018-04-11: Electrical
- [18V229000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V229000.md), 2018-04-11: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- [2017483](/recalls/tc/2017483.md), 2017-10-06: Electrical
- [17V622000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V622000.md), 2017-10-05: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2017002](/recalls/tc/2017002.md), 2017-01-04: Engine
- [17V002000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V002000.md), 2017-01-03: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- [17V001000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V001000.md), 2017-01-03: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_20741717\_15](/bulletins/11036915.md), 2026-09-04, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY/WIPER. This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- [SM 01\-2026](/bulletins/11035797.md), 2026-08-05, Other: ENGINE. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- [TSB\_2082323\_1](/bulletins/11034728.md), 2026-07-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- [TSB\_2059335\_7](/bulletins/11034643.md), 2026-07-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- [TSB\_2074729\_3](/bulletins/11034634.md), 2026-07-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- [TSB\_2081405\_1](/bulletins/11031051.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- [TSB\_2024323\_13](/bulletins/11030985.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- [TSB\_2024323\_12](/bulletins/11030984.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- [TSB\_2059335\_6](/bulletins/11029370.md), 2026-03-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- [TSB\_2021205\_10](/bulletins/11029367.md), 2026-03-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.

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