# Service bulletin Dealer 40Q9

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: 10186586
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-02\-04
- Manufacturer's number: Dealer 40Q9
- Manufacturer's date: 2021\-01\-27
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

It is possible that the bolt securing the suspension strut on the front passenger’s side may come into contact with the PVC seam due to a production irregularity. As a result, a preload loss of the bolt cannot be ruled out when the vehicle is driven.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10186586-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10186586-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2021 AUDI Q3

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_2068629\_3](/bulletins/11036907.md), 2026-09-04, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are rattling/grinding noises reported from the front end.
- [TSB\_2061464\_12](/bulletins/11035800.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- [TSB\_2043424\_20](/bulletins/11035799.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads.
- [TSB\_2061464\_1](/bulletins/11030992.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- [TSB\_2023187\_8](/bulletins/11030983.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- [TSB\_2043424\_19](/bulletins/11028480.md), 2026-02-06, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads.
- [TSB\_2061464\_10](/bulletins/11025243.md), 2025-11-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information when there is a cracking noise heard from the front or rear end of the vehicle when changing direction.
- [TSB\_2047758\_13](/bulletins/11025240.md), 2025-11-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information when there are cracking/clattering/squeaking noises while steering.
- [TSB\_2038689\_10](/bulletins/11025239.md), 2025-11-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the rear of vehicle \- securing bump stops.
- [TSB\_2076604\_2](/bulletins/11023772.md), 2025-10-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.

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