Service bulletin V401204 2014645
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10156057 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2019-04-01 |
| Manufacturer's number | V401204 2014645 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2012-10-15 |
| NHTSA component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
NHTSA's summary
Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension, Knocking Noise): A Knocking noise from vehicle front. Typically occurs only one time after each direction change (forward or backward, left or right). The sub frame shifts slightly relative to the body due to wax residue in-between components. Maximum acceleration and braking in vehicles that are driven hard are contributors to the occurrence. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
The document
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Components
Suspension
| VOLKSWAGEN CC | 2009 to 2011 |
|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN CC | 2012 |
| VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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