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Audi A4 Allroad 2012–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin Update Bulletin · NHTSA communication 10121397 · issued Sep 27, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Steering
component
2012–2014
model years
18
vehicle entries

Official summary

When making minor steering movements while driving in a straight line in Audi vehicles with electromechanical power steering manufactured within a specific period, the customer may occasionally perceive slight irregularities with the assistance provided by the power steering. This phenomenon mainly occurs when the temperature is around the freezing point. This is a comfort-related issue; therefore no warning symbol lights up. This Update is in effect until removed. This Update is in effect until removed. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Procedure must be performed withi

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.