Service bulletin B310112
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10142929 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-07-16 |
| Manufacturer's number | B310112 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-01-01 |
| NHTSA component | STEERING; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
NHTSA's summary
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
The document
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Components
Steering, Transmission and driveline, Axle
| BMW 525D XDRIVE | 2014 |
|---|---|
| BMW 535I | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 535I US | 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 550I | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 6 SERIES | 2012 |
| BMW 640I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW 650I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW 740I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 740I US | 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 740LI | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 750I | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 750I US | 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 750LI | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 760LI | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | 2015 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 | 2012 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 | 2014 |
| BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7 | 2011 |
| BMW F800 GT | 2017 |
| BMW F800 R | 2013 |
| BMW F800 R | 2015 |
| BMW K1300 S | 2015 |
| BMW M2 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW M3 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW M4 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW M6 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW R NINE T | 2015 |
| BMW R1200 R | 2018 |
| BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE | 2014 |
| BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE | 2018 |
| BMW X5 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| BMW X5 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW X5 DIESEL SAV | 2011 |
| BMW X5 M | 2010 to 2012 |
| BMW X5 M | 2018 |
| BMW X6 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW X6 M | 2010 to 2012 |
| BMW X6 M | 2018 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| B330318 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. KNOCKING NOISE OR VIBRATION/DRONING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE. A hard knocking noise is heard from the rear axle area during load reversals. The tuning of the rear suspension mount for the differential. |
| MC62694734 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. Counterbalance shaft seal leaking. Faulty seal contact surface of the balance weight. |
| B330215 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. "Grinding or cracking noise when putting vehicle in gear/ ""Drive Disturbed"" displayed. A metallic grinding or cracking noise is heard from the rear of the vehicle when selecting Drive or Reverse. There may also be a Check Control message ""Drive Disturbed"" displayed. CAUSE The inner and/or outer universal joint on the right and/or left rear output shaft has failed." |
| B340814 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. Ticking Noise from Front Axle When Cornering. The customer may complain of a ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space. The noise can be heard as a light metallic ticking from the front outer cornering wheel. Movement between the brake disc and wheel bearing hub. |
| B310112 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 12 dated June 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle) |
| B310318 | 2018-10-09. Service bulletin. CRACKING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHILE TURNING OR PARKING: Cracking noises heard from the area of the front axle when rotating the steering while stationary or at low speed. |
| SI-B31-01-08 | 2010-01-06. Service bulletin. BMW: REPLACEMENT OF FRONT OUTER CV JOINT. COMPLAINTS OF CLICKING OR GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT BOOT IS SPLIT OPEN AND THE JOINT IS ALREADY DAMAGED. *PE |