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Volkswagen Atlas 1997–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin V171701 2012855 · NHTSA communication 10133344 · issued Jul 5, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
1997–2018
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

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.