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Service bulletin B310318

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10145329
Published by NHTSA2018-10-09
Manufacturer's numberB310318
Manufacturer's date2018-07-01
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA's summary

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.

The document

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Components

Transmission and driveline, Axle

Vehicles listed
BMW M22016, 2017, 2018
BMW M32015, 2016, 2017, 2018
BMW M42015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
B3409212021-11-08. Service bulletin. A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operationwhen braking from low speed.
B3303182019-02-25. 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.
B3408142018-11-05. 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.
B3101122018-07-16. Service bulletin. 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.