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Volkswagen Beetle 2014–2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin TT171501-2040170 · NHTSA communication 10128053 · issued Feb 10, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2014–2017
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.

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.