# Service bulletin A401879 2047758\-

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: 10144596
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-09\-17
- Manufacturer's number: A401879 2047758\-
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-05\-31
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

## NHTSA's summary

This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10144596-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10144596-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Equipment and accessories, Steering, Suspension, Shocks and struts

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
- 2015 to 2017 AUDI S3

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [40144120181946](/bulletins/10250959.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- [A4022462047758\_8](/bulletins/10216843.md), 2022-08-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; STEERING; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin states to lightly lubricate the contact surface between the buffer stop for the shock absorber, and the front shock absorber cap to address cracking noises/spring jumps when steering or maneuvering.
- [A4021292047758\_7](/bulletins/10204724.md), 2022-01-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
- [A4220432059240\_1](/bulletins/10173908.md), 2020-05-07, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains repair instructions for knocking or rattling when driving on uneven roads.
- [A4219392042645\_7](/bulletins/10164216.md), 2019-09-09, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin provides information regarding the repair of rear shock mounting due to noises.
- [A401993 2047758\-](/bulletins/10157238.md), 2019-04-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
- [A401889 2047758](/bulletins/10153588.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
- [A401881 2044060\-](/bulletins/10145646.md), 2018-10-15, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
- [A401762 2047758\-](/bulletins/10128345.md), 2018-02-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
- [A401764 2047759\-](/bulletins/10128343.md), 2018-02-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the protective sleeve for the shock absorber is out of alignment and causes a queaking or creaking noise.

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