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Volkswagen Touareg 2013–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin Dealer 26L7 · NHTSA communication 10168640 · issued Nov 25, 2019

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2013–2014
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Due to a parts catalog error, an incorrect exhaust gas re circulation (EGR) cooler may have been installed during a past service repair visit. Volkswagen will inspect and, if necessary, replace the EGR cooler as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.

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.