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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
AudieBay logo 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
AudieBay logo Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual.

Effective Reception Date July 26, 2018
For AudieBay logo 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 AudieBay logo 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 AudieBay logo Warranty at 866.677.2834 or AudiWarranty@audieBay logo.com with questions or concerns related to
this limited warranty extension.

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All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other
intellectual property rights of AudieBay logo 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
these materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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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 AudieBay logo Warranty.

Component Description

Service
Number

Component Description

Service
Number

Engine long block/crankcase

1009

Oil pan (upper)

1745

Piston

1310

Oil pan (lower)

1750

Piston rings

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

Fuel tank

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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All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other
intellectual property rights of AudieBay logo 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
these materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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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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