Jetta L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (BRM) (2006)
Clutch Disc: Customer Interest
M/T - Premature Clutch Disc Wear
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Nov. 1, 2007
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Vehicle Information
Condition
Clutch, Friction Material Flaw (SACHS Only)
It has been identified that some SACHS clutch components may have a developmental (friction material) flaw which may cause premature clutch disc
wear.
Note:
The result of this failure does not compromise drivability.
Technical Background
Friction material flaw on clutch plate or pressure plate which leads to burnt, shredded, or missing clutch plate material on SACHS clutch plate ONLY.
Tip:
These flaws on supplier SACHS clutch plate and pressure plate are covered under Limited New Vehicle Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles whichever
occurs first as stated in the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
Production Solution
1.
Spring diaphragm heated during installation after VIN 1K_6M850645
2.
Shape of leaf spring changed CW08/07 (after production of vehicle)
Note:
All applicable replacement parts have latest countermeasure and are not affected.
Service
When servicing a vehicle for a suspected clutch flaw or when replacing a clutch plate it is necessary to identify which supplier produced the clutch plate.
Note:
Only SACHS clutch plates are affected by this flaw and therefore only issues with the SACHS clutch plate will be covered under this technical
bulletin.
There are no known friction material flaws with LUK clutch plate or pressure plate.
Identifying clutch disc supplier
