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September 23, 2013 Service bulletin

Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers

Audi technical service bulletin A401334 2018194- for 2006-2010 Audi A4, 2006-2011 Audi A6 and 2009-2011 Audi Q5 and others.

Bulletin number
A401334 2018194-
Component
Suspension
Summary
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 10-04 dated April 1, 2010. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Oil may appear on a shock absorber. As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for lubrication and it reduces wear on the seal.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints in the suspension category.

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