October 24, 2012 Service bulletin

Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine...

Volkswagen technical service bulletin V551203 2021354 for 2005-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2005-2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2005-2013 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number: V551203 2021354
Component: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Summary: Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.

Vehicles covered

Volkswagen Jetta 2005-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Passat 2005-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Beetle 2005-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Tiguan 2008-2013 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen GTI 2006-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Golf 2005-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen CC 2009-2013 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Touareg 2005-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Eos 2006-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2007-2013 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Rabbit 2006-2008 2006 2007 2008
Volkswagen Golf R 2012-2013 2012 2013
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2012-2013 2012 2013
Volkswagen Phaeton 2005-2006 2005 2006

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