UPDATE Technical Bulletin
February 03, 2014
UPDATE – 55H9 Fuel Door (NVLW) – (U.S. ONLY)
NOTE:
• Perform this UPDATE on all applicable vehicles within NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY.
• It is MANDATORY to perform UPDATES on all applicable vehicles in dealer inventory PRIOR TO
RETAIL SALE.
• Inform customers that this UPDATE will be available free of charge as long as their vehicle is within
the Warranty parameters outlined in this UPDATE.
NOTE:
Required DMS Wording//Text: (line item, customer concern description on repair order):
UPDATE 55H9 - Fuel Door (NVLW)

Model(s)

Year

Engine Code

Trans. Code

Jetta, Jetta Hybrid

2014

All

All

REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

1

February 03, 2014

Original publication

Condition
This update has been proactively released to prevent the fuel door from sticking or difficult to open.
This UPDATE is in effect until removed.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
•

Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 55H9 code in Elsa, Campaign/Action Information
screen on the day of repair.

•

If the vehicle is sold it must be within the NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY.

•

Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this UPDATE.

•

Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.

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Technical Background
Fuel door binding or sticking due to excess material inside of the fuel door housing.

Production Solution
Implemented in production CW 40/2013.

Service
NOTE:
• Elsa is the only valid inquiry/verification source. Check Elsa on the day this vehicle UPDATE will be
performed to verify vehicle eligibility for the UPDATE. Status must show “open”. Attach an Elsa
printout showing the “open” status to the repair order.
• If this UPDATE appears to have already been performed but the code still shows open in Elsa,
contact Warranty before proceeding further. Another dealer may have recently performed this
UPDATE but not yet entered a claim for it in the system.
• Elsa may also show additional open action(s); if so, inform your customer - this work can be done
while the vehicle is in for this UPDATE.
• Contact the Warranty Helpline if you have any questions.

•

Enter the VIN in Elsa and proceed to the
“Campaign/Action” screen

Tip: On the date of repair, print this
screen and keep a copy with the
repair order
⇐ Ensure that the Status is “Open”

•

Note the Applicable Criteria ID
for use in determining the
correct work to be done and
corresponding parts associated.

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⇐ Open the fuel door.

⇐ If the fuel door will not open, insert a
plastic card (e.g. credit card) as shown
between the body and the fuel
door to release it.

⇐ Identify the area of the fuel door latch as
shown containing excess
material.

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Tip: Excess material and burrs may be
present along the ridge of the
housing where the plastic seams join
together as shown .

⇐ Install protective tape on fuel door in
marked area , then using a
flat file (or equivalent), remove the
excess material from the fuel door latch
as shown .
Note: It is only necessary to remove any burrs or
excess material from this area in order to allow
for proper operation of the fuel door. DO NOT
file this area down completely as doing so
will affect fuel door alignment. Fuel door
alignment issues are not covered under this
action.
•

Once excess material has been removed
from the fuel door latch, verify proper fuel
door operation.

WORK COMPLETE

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Warranty
Claim Entry
Procedure

Enter your claim immediately upon completion of the UPDATE. Claims will only be paid
for vehicles that show this UPDATE code open in Elsa on the day of repair. To help
ensure prompt and proper payment, attach the screen print to the repair order.

Claim Help

Contact the Warranty Helpline toll-free at 1-866-306-8447 for help with claim entry.

Required Customer Ensure customers are aware of all work performed on the vehicle by recording the
Notification
information on the repair order.
Attach a copy of the Vehicle UPDATE Fact Sheet to the customer’s copy of the repair
order and take the time to explain this UPDATE to your customer.

SAGA Code 55H9 Claim Entry Procedure
Check Elsa to confirm that this UPDATE code is open on the day of repair.
Service No.: 55H9
Damage Code: 0099
Parts Manufacturer/Vendor Code: EM6
Claim Type
Sold vehicle = 7 10
Unsold vehicle = 7 90
Accounting Instructions
Criteria I.D. 01
Check and if necessary, Repair Fuel Door
Repair operation:

5537 41 99

10 TU

There is NO reimbursement for wash or loaner vehicle!
If the vehicle is outside of the specified warranty period OR if customer refused repairs.
Submit the request through WISE under the Campaigns/Update/Recall Closure option.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Description

Part No:

Quantity

N/A

N/A

N/A

Tool Description

Tool No:

Quantity

N/A

N/A

N/A

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or
removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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UPDATE FACT SHEET – UPDATE Code 55H9
Dear Volkswagen Customer,
Today we performed UPDATE code 55H9 on your vehicle. This UPDATE ensures proper
operation of the fuel door due to excess material contained on some vehicles from the fuel
door production process. This UPDATE was performed for you free of charge.
Volkswagen periodically makes updates like this available in order to ensure our customer’s
continued satisfaction with the quality of their Volkswagen vehicles.
We at Volkswagen are committed to providing our customers with reliable, quality products
that are a pleasure to drive and own. If you should ever have any questions or vehicle
concerns, your authorized Volkswagen dealer will be pleased to assist you.
Thank you for driving a Volkswagen!