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Service bulletin A401889 2047758

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10153588
Published by NHTSA2019-02-25
Manufacturer's numberA401889 2047758
Manufacturer's date2018-12-13
NHTSA componentSTEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT: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

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

Steering, Suspension, Shocks and struts

Vehicles listed
AUDI A3 CABRIOLET2015 to 2019
AUDI S32015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

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401441201819462024-03-04. Service bulletin. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
A4022462047758_82022-08-03. Service bulletin. 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.
A4022322059474_32022-02-04. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
A4021292047758_72022-01-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
A4020132059474_22020-08-06. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
A4220432059240_12020-05-07. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains repair instructions for knocking or rattling when driving on uneven roads.
A4219392042645_72019-09-09. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information regarding the repair of rear shock mounting due to noises.
A401993 2047758-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
A401881 2044060-2018-10-15. Service bulletin. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
A401879 2047758-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.