Service bulletin B310112
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10147009 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-05 |
| Manufacturer's number | B310112 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2016-08-01 |
| NHTSA component | EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
NHTSA's summary
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)
The document
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Components
Driver assistance, Equipment and accessories, Suspension, Backup camera, Wheel bearing
| BMW 525D XDRIVE | 2014 |
|---|---|
| BMW 535I | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO | 2010, 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 550I | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO | 2010, 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 640I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 650I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 740I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 740I US | 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 740LD | 2015 |
| BMW 740LI | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 750I | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 750LI | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 760LI | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 760LI | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | 2015 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 | 2013 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 | 2012 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 | 2014 |
| BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7 | 2011 |
| BMW M6 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW X5 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW X5 M | 2010 to 2012 |
| BMW X6 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW X6 M | 2010 to 2012 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| 660814 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. Side View Camera Does Not Display Picture. The side view camera does not display a picture: z After engaging reverse gear z Activating the side view camera via the switch on the center console near the gear shift CAUSE z Water (moisture) entering the cable assembly, causing corrosion on the pins in the connector(s) at the camera(s) z Poor cable connection to the camera(s) |
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| 310112 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Clicking Noise from Front Axle. 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) |
| 660614 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Rear View Camera Does Not Display Image on CID. After engaging the reverse gear, the reversing camera does not display a picture in the CID (Central Information Display). CAUSE The drive mechanism for the roundel actuation in the boot lid is faulty. |
| 660413 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Reversing Camera Intermittently Does Not Display a Picture. After engaging reverse gear, the reversing camera intermittently does not display a picture. However, after a key cycle, the reversing camera once again displays the picture. One or more of the following may be noticed on the display at different times: 1. Black screen 2. Blue screen 3. Grey striped screen Note: All the displays may be seen with or without an exclamation mark. CAUSE Software error in the camera control unit (TRSVC - Top Rear Side View Camera) |
| 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. |