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NHTSA ID Number: 10133447

Manufacturer Communication Number: Emissions Recall

TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-16


Summary

3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance. Updated resale information included.


Technicians may find it helpful to also store the log on
a USB stick for back-up.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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TIP
When exiting GFF, it is important to select “No”
.

Proceed to Section F

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Section F – Supplemental Vehicle Emissions Control Information Label
Install Supplemental Vehicle Emissions Control
Information Label

TIP

The surface where the label is to be installed
must be clean, dry, and free from oil residue
prior to installing the label.

Label must NOT cover any existing label(s).

Label must be installed in location shown.

Photo documentation of label installed is
required.

Open the hood.

Clean the surface where the label is to be
installed .

Install the Supplemental Vehicle Emissions
Control Information (VECI) label according to the
chart below on the underside of the hood or onto
the core support. The Supplemental Vehicle
Emissions Control Information (VECI) label and
TDI Recall Proof of Completion label should be
placed next to each other so that a single
photograph can capture both labels.
Model Year
MY 2015
MY 2016

Part number
059 010 533 BF
059 010 533 BG

NOTE
DO NOT Cover ANY existing labels!

Proceed to Section G
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Section G – TDI Emissions Modification – Proof of Completion Label

Install TDI Emissions Modification Proof of
Completion label
TIP

The surface where the label is to be installed
must be clean, dry, and free from oil residue
prior to installing the label.

Label must NOT cover any existing label(s).

Photo documentation of label installed is
required.

Clean the surface where the Vehicle Emission
Control Information Label where the TDI Recall
Proof of Completion label is to be installed.

Fill out completely the Recall Code, Dealer Code,
and Repair Date.

Affix the TDI Recall Proof of Completion label and
verify that the correct part number is being
installed according to chart below onto the
underside of the hood or onto the core support.
The TDI Recall Proof of Completion label and
Supplemental Vehicle Emissions Control
Information (VECI) label should be placed next to
each other so that a single photograph can
capture both labels.
Vehicle

Label part number

MY 2015 - 2016

7P0 010 023 A

NOTE
DO NOT Cover ANY existing labels!

Apply clear overlay (provided)

Close the hood

Proceed to Section H

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Section H – Service Modification Documentation Requirements
Job Roles Summary:

Service Consultant – Initiates validation tool.

Service Technician –
modification requirements.

Manager – Validates the modification was properly
completed.

Dealer Representative/Cashier – Prints receipt,
fuel economy label and delivers to customer.

Warranty Administrator – Enters claim into the
SAGA system.

Completes

service

TIP
To access the interactive forms go to the TDI Settlement
Program microsite on vwhub.com. Then Select the “TDI
IN-FORM” Button from the lower left side of the microsite
navigation.

Enter the “TDI IN-FORM” tool

Enter the VIN for the vehicle that requires
documentation.

TIP
The VIN can be manually typed in or using an iPad or
iPhone running i0S 9+, the camera can be used to scan
the VIN Barcode.
Please note ambient lighting, camera quality, etc. may
impact the effectiveness of the VIN scanning feature.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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TIP
After the VIN has been entered, the system will
automatically validate that it is a TDI VIN. This will be
indicated by a green check mark that will appear next to
the VIN.

Validate the VIN is correct for the vehicle, then click
the “Submit” button .

Select “Service Modification Documentation Form”
.

Follow the on-screen prompts completely.

NOTE
RISK of Non-payment!
Not using the IN-FORM tool to document and validate
the modification will stop the processing of payment for
your dealership even if the modification has been
completed.
TIP
Upon completion of the Service Modification
Documentation Form, the Manager must validate the
repair in the IN-FORM tool.

All Work Complete
Proceed to Section I for California Only

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Section I – California Only Requirements
CALIFORNIA ONLY Requirements for Emissions Campaigns Having Customer Notification
The California Air Resources Board and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) require emissions-related
campaigns to be completed prior to vehicle registration renewal. When campaign work is done you must provide
the owner with a signed “Vehicle Emission Recall – Proof of Correction” certificate (RC EMIS_CAL VWeBay logo).
Certificates can be ordered at no cost online via the Compliance Label Ordering portal at www.vwhub.com.
TIP
Ensure owners are aware of the importance of retaining the completed certificate for their records. It should be
mailed to the California DMV only upon request.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Appendix A – Requirements for Vehicles within “New” Vehicle Inventory
NOTE
Vehicle Sales REQUIREMENTS!
Additional REQUIRED steps are necessary for NEW
vehicles prior to sale.

Open glove box and insert the appropriate Vehicle
Information Packet that corresponds to the vehicle
model.

TIP
Resale information packets and labels are VIN and Model
specific. Be certain that you obtain the appropriate
information required for the vehicle you are working on
from the Sales Department, Service Manager, General
Manager, or other authorized dealer personnel.

Insert the appropriate Owner’s Manual Supplement
into the Owner’s Manual that corresponds to the
vehicle model.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Remove original Monroney Label and discard.

Install new Monroney Label that corresponds to the
vehicle VIN on the rear passenger side window.

TIP
Monroney Labels are VIN-specific. Obtain new label as
required from Sales Department, Service Manager,
General Manager, or other authorized dealer personnel.

Install new Fuel Economy Label to the right of the new Monroney Label. If
necessary, use the passenger front window
.

TIP
Fuel Economy Labels are VIN-specific. Obtain new label
as required from Sales department, Service Manager,
General Manager, or other authorized dealer personnel.

See Examples of properly installed labels:

Install Monroney and fuel economy labels as shown:

Place the “more information” permanent window
sticker on the front driver-side window
in the lower right corner of the window .
Install the sticker from the inside of the window.
o

Affix the “more information” sticker to the
front driver-side window as necessary either
above, beside, or under any other required
State and/or Local Labels (example,
California Prop 65).

TIP
“More information” permanent window stickers can be
obtained from the Sales Department, Service Manager,
General Manager, or other authorized dealer personnel.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Appendix B – Warnings and Safety Precautions
WARNING

Danger of eye injury, wear protective eyewear.

WARNING
Note the following when working on the whole exhaust system:

Wear gloves (for example rubber gloves, not cloth gloves) and protective eyewear to prevent any harmful
contact with the skin and eyes - risk of injury.

WARNING
The reducing agent can cause skin irritation.

To prevent large amounts of reducing agent from leaking out when opening the metering line, wait for the
recirculation process to be completed.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes! Wear protective gloves!

If reducing agent should get on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water.

If reducing agent gets in your eye, rinse the eye for several minutes with water.

Never inhale or swallow the reducing agent!

Should you swallow any reducing agent, rinse your mouth, drink plenty of water and contact a doctor
immediately.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2017 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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