Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L DSL Turbo (CBEA) Technical Service Bulletin # 481230 Date: 120625
Steering - Steering Wheel Leather Damage
48 Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
48 12 30
2028220/2
June 25, 2012
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 11 - 18 dated December 7, 2011 for reasons listed below.
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Affected Vehicles
Condition
Steering wheel damaged.
Technical Background
Optical damage on the steering wheel (Figures 1 and 2) is not warrantable. Numerous investigations have shown that there is no fault in material or
workmanship. The damage is caused by external impact, e.g. contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings etc.
Production Solution
Not Applicable.
Service
Not Applicable.
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Warranty
This damage is due to outside influence and is not covered by any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service
manuals for the latest information.
