Service campaigns/recalls

[iopavant]

I was reading the thread on the crankcase pressure regulator valve campaign for certain >2011 2.0 engines and it got me thinking. I have a 2010 Avant that had a new long block replaced in March of 2015 due to oil consumption. The dealer told me the long block came right off the line in Germany.

I now wonder if a recall/campaign comes up for my "new" engine how will I ever know since you check for recalls/campaigns via your VIN…...unless the VIN record gets updated after major warranty work such as an engine replacement.

Has anyone run across this or knows?


Thanks

[B7AudiSline]

Just check the valve for the new part number, it should be stamped on the outside of the part.

[Project Quattro]

Reasonable question which honestly never occurred to me. I would suspect they update your VIN record with all of the new information, given that they can basically do targeted recalls/TSBs for only the exact cars with problematic parts. If you speak to a dealer they might be able to confirm, and I'd be interested to know.


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