Service bulletin M510513
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10146803 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-05 |
| Manufacturer's number | M510513 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2016-12-01 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE |
NHTSA's summary
Creaking/Cracking Noise from the Upper Roof Area. A creaking noise can be heard from the rear roof area when driving on rough roads or uneven surfaces. The body shell roof support area, where the C-pillar is joined to the roof, is buckling, creating the noise.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| MINI COOPER | 2014 to 2015 |
|---|---|
| MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN | 2011 to 2013 |
| MINI COOPER S | 2014 to 2015 |
| MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN | 2011 to 2012 |
| MINI COUNTRYMAN | 2016 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| M620115 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. While driving, a CCM (Check Control Message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go on and off. The FRM (Footwell Module) sees an incorrect door lock status caused by voltage variations in the door locks. |
| M620115 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that while driving, a CCM (check control message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go on and off. Unspecified FRM (footwell module) door lock status due to voltage variations |