# Service bulletin TB401404

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: 10238002
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-06\-26
- Manufacturer's number: TB401404
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-06\-24
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

When accelerating after a change of direction \(forward or reverse\) a one\-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10238002-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10238002-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- 2014 to 2015 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [V4016012043146\_4](/bulletins/11026184.md), 2025-12-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
- [V4616012043146\_3](/bulletins/11021372.md), 2025-08-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
- [Edition87](/bulletins/10243012.md), 2023-10-02, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VW Elsa Newsletter
- [Edition90](/bulletins/10243005.md), 2023-10-02, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. VW Elsa Newsletter
- [Edition41](/bulletins/10242398.md), 2023-09-18, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. VW Elsa Newsletter
- [Edition87](/bulletins/10242350.md), 2023-09-18, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. VW Elsa Newsletter
- [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.
- [VSE1219](/bulletins/10237887.md), 2023-06-20, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This communication provides important information on how to obtain the latest alignment programs for Volkswagen through direct download from Service Net. The procedure is available only to dealers that have completed their required VAG alignment upgrades.
- [TT911208](/bulletins/10237726.md), 2023-06-13, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. To check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011 and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan, use the link below.

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