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Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension VWP-14-04
Volkswagen has extended the Emissions Control Systems Warranty for the turbocharger under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s original in-service date, for certain 2012 – 2013 Model Year Volkswagen Passat TDI Clean Diesel Engine vehicles with engine code CKRA.
The vehicle’s original in-service date is defined as the date the vehicle was delivered to either the original purchaser or the original lessee; or if the vehicle was first placed in service as a “demonstrator” or “company” car, on the date such vehicle was first placed in service.
This warranty extension is fully transferable to subsequent owners.
What is the Problem
Volkswagen has determined that, under specific conditions, the turbocharger could malfunction and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component. Additionally, you may hear noise coming from the turbocharger. This condition may also lead to reduced engine performance if the MIL-on issue is not addressed.
The MIL is part of the on-board diagnostic system. Please refer to the owner’s manual for additional information about the MIL. In some locales, an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp could cause the vehicle to fail a smog check inspection, and the vehicle registration application could be denied.
Please be aware that other conditions (unrelated to the issue described in this bulletin) may cause the MIL in the vehicle to illuminate. Customers should be prepared to cover all diagnosis and repair costs for these other, unrelated conditions.