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Service bulletin V401205 2028353

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10156058
Published by NHTSA2019-04-01
Manufacturer's numberV401205 2028353
Manufacturer's date2012-10-15
NHTSA componentSUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT

NHTSA's summary

Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension Creaking Noise): Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface). The Coil Spring is not formed correctly and rubs against the perch of the strut. The production solution to this issue was Improved parts installed in production since CW 44/11, VIN: A31CC025567. 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

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

Equipment and accessories, Suspension

Vehicles listed
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT2011, 2012

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

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