Volkswagen Routan 2011–2013 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin V151405 2038672 · NHTSA communication 10122616 · issued Nov 12, 2014
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2011–2013
model years
3
vehicle entries
Official summary
Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Misfire issues): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination due to Cylinder Misfirings. Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with Elsa and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, This document informs how to verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
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.