Volkswagen Routan 2009–2012 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin TT 46-13-01 · NHTSA communication 10157433 · issued Sep 20, 2013
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Service Brakes
component
2009–2012
model years
4
vehicle entries
Official summary
Tech Tips (Uneven Rear Brake Pad Wear): For uneven rear brake pad wear, off-brake noise or an issue other than the piston does not screw-in or re-adjust out, Do Not replace the rear caliper assembly. This document informs what, where to inspect for issues, and if replacement is necessary.
Vehicles covered
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.