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Audi A3 Cabriolet 2015–2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin A401879 2047758- · NHTSA communication 10144596 · issued May 31, 2018

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Suspension
component
2015–2017
model years
6
vehicle entries

Official summary

This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.

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.