# Service bulletin TB501603

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: 10236447
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-05\-22
- Manufacturer's number: TB501603
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-02\-08
- NHTSA component: WHEELS

## NHTSA's summary

Corrosion on wheel arch.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10236447-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10236447-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Wheels

## Vehicles listed

- 2001 to 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- 2001 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TT501401](/bulletins/10238972.md), 2023-07-10, Service bulletin: WHEELS; TIRES. The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean \(new\) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When choosing a product please pay close attention to its contents. Always use a water based product.
- [TT451301](/bulletins/10238966.md), 2023-07-10, Service bulletin: WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:YAW/ANGLE SENSOR. After replacing a Bosch 5.7 ABS module, refer to the table below to determine correct module coding value based on vehicle PR codes. Listed login code must be entered under Access/authorization before coding is attempted. After completing coding, G85 steering angle sensor basic settings must be performed before cycling key. To perform G85 basic settings manually in Vehicle self\-diagnosis \(VAS PC\) or Control Module OBD \(ODIS\), start by entering access/authorization code 40168. After code is accepted, turn steering wheel 1 turn left and back to center, one turn right, and then center steering wheel. Select basic settings and enter group 1. Once display changes to ?Sensor OK? or ?Calibration OK?, basic settings have been completed. Cycle key OFF and then back ON. Clear faults to verify repair.
- [TT4506122](/bulletins/10238621.md), 2023-07-05, Service bulletin: WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints:
- [TT441402](/bulletins/10238619.md), 2023-07-05, Service bulletin: WHEELS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
- [TT441303](/bulletins/10238614.md), 2023-07-05, Service bulletin: WHEELS; SUSPENSION. This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
- [TB501402](/bulletins/10238040.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: WHEELS; STRUCTURE. Front Fender \- Corrosion on Wheel Arch
- [TB501401](/bulletins/10238039.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: WHEELS; STRUCTURE. Front Fender \- Corrosion on Wheel Arch
- [TB441304](/bulletins/10238010.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: STEERING; WHEELS; SUSPENSION. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
- [TB441303](/bulletins/10238009.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: WHEELS; STEERING; SUSPENSION. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
- [TB441302](/bulletins/10238008.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: WHEELS; SUSPENSION. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment, Hunter GSP9700 with StraighTrak \(VAS 6230x \) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine \(VAS 6311A\) diagnostic balancer. The alignment information provided in this bulletin is not limited to the Hunter alignment equipment, and still applies with the use of other Volkswagen approved alignment equipment. The diagnostic procedure for selective tire placement, to improve vehicle drift/pull, will require the use of one of the diagnostic balancers previously mentioned.

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