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July 9, 2014 Service bulletin

Loud cracking or rubbing noises are heard when the steering wheel is being turned

Audi technical service bulletin A421421 2021724- for 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2008-2010 Audi TT and 2011-2015 Audi TT Roadster.

Bulletin number
A421421 2021724-
Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Summary
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 42 number 12-16 dated November 13, 2012. Loud cracking or rubbing noises are heard when the steering wheel is being turned. Steering is not affected and operates normally. This bulletin does not apply to vehicles with magnetic ride suspension (which are equipped with rubber shock absorber stop and a plastic cap on the shock).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints in the steering category.

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