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Volkswagen Beetle 2000–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin TT 21-13-01 · NHTSA communication 10125837 · issued Jun 28, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2000–2014
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.

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.