Light cracking or rubbing noises when steering
Audi technical service bulletin A421318 2021771- for 2006-2011 Audi A3, 2008-2010 Audi TT and 2011 Audi TT Roadster.
- Bulletin number
- A421318 2021771-
- Component
- Suspension
- Summary
- Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 10-10 dated September 10, 2010. Light cracking or rubbing noises when steering. The noise emanates from the front suspension strut mounting. The complaint occurs most often when the vehicle is maneuvered at slow speeds (e.g., parking) or when the steering wheel is turned while the vehicle is not moving. The noise is not caused by extreme load on only one suspension strut (e.g., slowly driving uphill while turning the steering wheel).
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints in the suspension category.
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