# Service bulletin B320716

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10147011
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: B320716
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

NO HEATING IN ALCANTARA STEERING WHEEL. The Alcantara steering wheel, which is used in Competition Edition, does not contain heating elements.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10147011-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10147011-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2017 BMW 640I
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 650I
- 2013 to 2017 BMW M6

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B320223](/bulletins/10249017.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one\-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one\-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while steering column extends in the axial direction. The sound is only heard when the steering column is extended, not when the steering column is retracted. When the steering column starts to move in the extended direction, the humming noise can be heard. See attached video V32 04 23
- [B340414](/bulletins/10194296.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
- [B320616](/bulletins/10151312.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: STEERING. Troubleshooting intermittent Steering Assistance with Electric Power Steering \(EPS\). Intermittent steering assistance failure CAUSE The power supply of the EPS control unit.
- [320113](/bulletins/10150070.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: STEERING. Squeaking Noises when Steering Wheel Is Turned. There are squeaking noises from the steering spindle when the steering wheel is turned. The steering spindle sleeve's plastic bearing is insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all.
- [120912](/bulletins/10149338.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: STEERING. Intermittently, the engine idle speed may fluctuate up and down or cut off under any of the following circumstances, without any relevant faults stored in the DME memory: \* While driving off throttle \(coasting\) and braking at speeds below approx. 10 mph \* While idling, low\-speed maneuvering such as parking, or if the steering is turned to the full\-lock position Unfavorable DME software
- [B661616](/bulletins/10146845.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: STEERING. BUZZING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. While driving at highway speeds, on older \(worn\) road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. The Lane Departure Warning \(LDW\) vibration system
- [B661017](/bulletins/10146770.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: STEERING. BUZZING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. While driving at highway speeds, on uneven road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. The Lane Departure Warning \(LDW\) vibration system
- [B310112](/bulletins/10142929.md), 2018-07-16, Service bulletin: STEERING; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 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.

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