# Service bulletin A401228 2031722\-

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: 10122680
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-11\-08
- Manufacturer's number: A401228 2031722\-
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-12\-19
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

Customer may report creaking and squeaking noises from front axle when driving at low temperatures on rough/bumpy/uneven roads. The customer complaint can be reproduced. The sound comes from the rubber and metal mounting of the front track control arms. The rubber lip of the rubber metal mounting rubs on the collar of the control arm. The resulting stickslip effect creates this sound, which does not affect the service life and function of the components. This is a normal condition. Track control arm bushings that are completely cracked through should be replaced.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10122680-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10122680-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories, Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2005 AUDI A3
- 2006 to 2013 AUDI A3

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_2068999\_5](/bulletins/11038033.md), 2026-10-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- [TSB\_2073282\_1](/bulletins/11035809.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
- [TSB\_2023187\_8](/bulletins/11030983.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- [TSB\_2030471\_8](/bulletins/11025323.md), 2025-11-08, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
- [TSB\_2042920\_3](/bulletins/11022704.md), 2025-09-04, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
- [TSB\_2031473\_6](/bulletins/11017649.md), 2025-05-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
- [TSB\-2076945\_1](/bulletins/11015754.md), 2025-03-19, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
- [A6625162049680\_3](/bulletins/11013723.md), 2025-02-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This TSB provides information when the exterior rubber trim is spotted.
- [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.
- [A6624152046229\_5](/bulletins/11012497.md), 2025-01-07, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical defects, scratches, and/or chrome peeling.

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