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******** Audi S5 Quattro Coupe (8T3) V8-4.2L (CAUA) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 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.



Affected Vehicles



Condition



Steering wheel damaged.



Technical Background



59



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.



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.