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July 15, 2013 Service bulletin

Technical Bulletin (Poor Power Steering Assistance):

Volkswagen technical service bulletin V481303 2030353 for 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012-2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2012-2013 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number
V481303 2030353
Component
Steering
Summary
Technical Bulletin (Poor Power Steering Assistance): This document informs of Voltage drop in power steering control unit (J500) at start up or during steering operation leading to Poor Power Steering Assistance. The production solution to this issue is improved software. 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 231 complaints in the steering category.

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