Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Date Published
FEB 19, 2018
NHTSA TSB #
10133328
TSB Document
Summary
Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory-installed catalysts may not perform as required by Federal regulations. If the effectiveness of a catalyst is reduced, this may result in an increase in tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail to pass an emissions inspection. ? Added repair availability for A8 (criteria 4E) and A6 (criteria 4F). ? Updated claiming instructions. ? Note added to repair instructions regarding consequential damage.