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October 17, 2014 Service bulletin

A change was made to the engine Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) for 2014 Model Year vehicles that resulted in a...

Volkswagen technical service bulletin TT171401 for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Passat and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number
TT171401
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
A change was made to the engine Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) for 2014 Model Year vehicles that resulted in a change in the oil filter element. It is important to note that the two different designs are Not interchangeable. Failure to install the correct oil filter WILL result in permanent engine damage.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 239 complaints in the engine category.

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