NHTSA ID Number: 10145666
Manufacturer Communication Number: AWA-18-12
TSB/Document Date: 2018-10-15
Summary
This bulletin explains the extended emissions warranty for 3.0L TDI Gen 1.2 vehicles.
Warranty Policies and Procedures Bulletin
Audi
Warranty
Number: AWA-18-12
Subject: “Extended Emissions Warranty” Limited Warranty
Extension for 3.0L TDI vehicles Gen 1.2
Date: July 26, 2018
Dealers: U.S., Puerto Rico
This document modifies the
Audi
Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual.
Effective Reception Date July 26, 2018
For Audi
3.0 L TDI Generation 1.2 vehicles repaired by the emissions modification recall, the following
warranty extension is applicable.
“Extended Emissions Warranty” Limited Warranty Extension
The Limited Warranty Extension is applicable to 3.0L TDI vehicles Generation 1.2 with engine code CATA.
Warranty Period
The warranty period for the “Extended Emissions Warranty” limited warranty extension shall be the
greater of:
1) 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s original in-service date; or
2) 4 years or 48,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date and mileage of the emissions
modification.
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.
Transferability
This limited warranty extension is fully transferable to subsequent owners.
What is Covered Under this Limited Warranty Extension
The "Extended Emissions Warranty" limited warranty extension consists of two parts, the Emission Control
System Warranty and the Engine Long Block Warranty.
Emission Control System Warranty
The emissions control system warranty covers all components that are replaced as part of the emissions
modification and any component that can reasonably be impacted by effects of the emissions modification,
including the OBD System and any malfunctions detected by the OBD systems. A detailed list of parts or
systems included in the warranty are listed in the table below.
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Engine Long Block Warranty
The engine long block warranty shall cover the engine sub-assembly that consists of the assembled block,
crankshaft, cylinder head, camshaft, and valve train. A complete list of parts included in the warranty is
provided in the table below.
What is Not Covered Under this Limited Warranty Extension
This Limited Warranty Extension does not cover:
► Any damage or malfunctions causes by installation of non-EPA or non-CARB certified emissions
related parts, including such damage or malfunction to parts needed for proper diagnosis of a covered
part.
► Damage or malfunctions caused by outside influence, such as damage due to an accident, or vehicle
misuse or neglect, but only if the damage or malfunction is causally related to the accident or vehicle
misuse.
Warranty Extension Coverage Limitations
The warranty and maintenance information that came with the owner's vehicle contains information on the
limited warranties applicable to their Audi
model. Owners should read these limited warranties carefully to
determine their warranty rights and obligations, as this information also applies to the coverage provided
to them in this warranty extension.
Vehicle Eligibility
To determine if a vehicle repaired by the emissions modification recall is eligible for the “Extended
Emissions Warranty” limited warranty extension, check the VIN in ElsaPro > Vehicle Data. If the warranty
extension is applicable to the vehicle, the "Enhanced Coverage" section of the "Vehicle Data" screen in
ElsaPro will be populated with the warranty extension parameters.
SAGA Warranty Claim Type
Dealers must use claim type G14 when submitting warranty claims for the “Extended Emissions Warranty”
limited warranty extension.
Loaner Vehicle Applicability
The cost or provision of a loaner vehicle for this warranty extension is applicable for warranty service
lasting longer than 3 hours.
Questions or Concerns
Contact Audi
Warranty at 866.677.2834 or AudiWarranty@audi
.com with questions or concerns related to
this limited warranty extension.
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of America, Inc., its affiliated companies, and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this
document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise; nor may
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Important Information
For conditions that illuminate the MIL and are not listed as a Service Number or Component below, submit
the extended emissions warranty claim using Service Number S656. Ensure that a Guided Fault Finding log
showing the DTC is uploaded to GFF Paperless before the claim is submitted through SAGA. If you have any
question or doubt about whether a component is covered under this warranty, contact Audi
Warranty.
Component Description
Service
Number
Component Description
Service
Number
Engine long block/crankcase
1009
Oil pan (upper)
1745
1310
Oil pan (lower)
1750
1319
EGR cooler circulation pump
1945
Piston pin (part of piston, not
available separately)
1326
Engine coolant temp (main sensor
G62)
1978
Connecting rod bearing (upper &
lower)
1330
2010
2036
Connecting rod
1340
Fuel temperature sensor (G81)
Fuel pump relay (J17)
2065
Crankshaft
1348
Electric fuel pump
2066
Crankshaft bearing (upper & lower)
1350
Fuel pump control module (J538)
2070
Crankshaft oil seal, flywheel end
1359
Crankshaft oil seal, pulley end
1374
Throttle position sensor (G185 &
G79)
2080
Balance shaft
1385
Turbocharger
2130
Balance shaft chain
1390
Camshafts
1505
2130
Camshaft bearing (part of cylinder
head)
1510
Boost pressure actuator (VTG J724)
(contained within turbocharger)
1560
2141
Intake valve
EGR connecting pipe (EGR cooler to
turbocharger)
Exhaust valve
1562
2141
Cylinder head (cyl 1-3)
1570
Turbo pressure pipe (left to right
charge air cooler)
Cylinder head (cyl 4-6)
1570
Cylinder head gasket
1571
2141
Cylinder head cover
1582
Turbo pressure pipe (left charge air
cooler to pressure hose)
Reduced oil pressure switch
1705
Turbo pressure pipe (throttle valve
to intake manifolds)
2141
Oil pressure switch
1705
Oil level/temperature sensor (G266)
1711
Turbo pressure hose (charge air tube
to pressure pipe)
2141
Oil pump
1720
Oil pump gasket
1720
2141
Oil pressure regulator (N428)
1726
Turbo pressure hose (right charge
air cooler to pressure pipe)
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Component Description
Service
Number
Turbo pressure hose (right charge
air cooler to charge air tube)
2141
Turbo pressure hose (left charge air
cooler to pressure pipe)
2141
Pressure hose
2141
Turbo pressure hose (charge air tube
to turbocharger)
2141
Component Description
Service
Number
Oxygen sensor (G39)
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