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November 5, 2014 Service bulletin

Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release):

Volkswagen technical service bulletin V571404 2038202 for 2011-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012-2015 Volkswagen Passat and 2012-2015 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number
V571404 2038202
Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Summary
Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs of Customers who comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. For concerns of front door lock hard to release from the outside door handle, or the outside handle binds. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.

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

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