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September 3, 2014 Service bulletin

Technical Bulletin (Front Door Latches Hard to Release):

Volkswagen technical service bulletin V571401 2038202 for 2011-2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012-2015 Volkswagen Passat and 2012-2015 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number
V571401 2038202
Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Summary
Technical Bulletin (Front Door Latches Hard to Release): This document informs the front door latch operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. Therefore Customers may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. This document is for informing only and informs how to service this issue.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints in the locks category.

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