October 25, 2012 Service bulletin

Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail...

Volkswagen technical service bulletin V501205 2014370 for 2000-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2000-2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2000-2013 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number: V501205 2014370
Component: Structure
Summary: Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 636 complaints in the body category.

Vehicles covered

Volkswagen Jetta 2000-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Passat 2000-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Beetle 2000-2013 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 2000-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen CC 2009-2013 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Touareg 2003-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Eos 2006-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Eurovan 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Volkswagen Cabrio 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
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 2003-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Volkswagen Phaeton 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006

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