# Service bulletin TT401401

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: 10238608
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-07\-05
- Manufacturer's number: TT401401
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-06\-13
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

Recommend inspecting both front struts \(including the protective sleeves / dust covers\), for suspension blocks that might not have been completely removed during PDI. Remove any suspension blocks found and retest for concern. Please also reference VWIQ for Techs, Quarter 3 series, ?Suspension Blocks?.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10238608-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10238608-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2019116](/recalls/tc/2019116.md), 2019-03-06: Suspension
- [19V188000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V188000.md), 2019-03-06: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- [2018717](/recalls/tc/2018717.md), 2018-12-19: Suspension
- [18V904000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V904000.md), 2018-12-19: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- [2014288](/recalls/tc/2014288.md), 2014-07-09: Suspension

## 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
- [Edition90](/bulletins/10243005.md), 2023-10-02, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 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.
- [Newsletter Editi](/bulletins/10213833.md), 2022-06-13, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Mandatory Installation from Web\-Server.
- [TT 44\-13\-03](/bulletins/10122929.md), 2017-11-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; WHEELS. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments
- [V461604 2010245](/bulletins/10121161.md), 2017-10-31, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin on how to service Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. The document also contains information on where to find out about warranty coverage for servicing this issue
- [V461603 2015173](/bulletins/10121160.md), 2017-10-31, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Technical Bulletin informing that When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: \- Brake pedal pulsation \- Vibration felt in vehicle body \- Steering wheel shakes It informs how to inspect brakes. It informs of where to find warranty information for servicing the issue
- [V401601 2043146](/bulletins/10121114.md), 2017-10-31, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessments
- [V461601 2010245](/bulletins/10121090.md), 2017-10-31, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Addressess Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.

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