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Volkswagen GTI 2011–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin 19K5 4Z 08-06-20 · NHTSA communication 10128136 · issued Aug 6, 2015

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2011–2014
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Service Action (Coolant Pump): The coolant pump may develop a small leak over time. This document informs that a recell is taking place, and customers should bring back their cars for repairs. This document had the repair guide for the coolant pump.

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.