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Service bulletin B340814

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10147200
Published by NHTSA2018-11-05
Manufacturer's numberB340814
Manufacturer's date2015-07-01
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; WHEELS:HUB; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

NHTSA's summary

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.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Brakes, Transmission and driveline, Wheels, Axle, Wheel bearing

Vehicles listed
BMW 228I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 320I2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 328D2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 328I2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 330E2016
BMW 335I2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 340I2016
BMW 428I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 435I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 32013
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 32014, 2015
BMW M235I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW M32015, 2016
BMW M42015, 2016
BMW X52015, 2016
BMW X62015, 2016

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.
3101122018-11-13. 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)
B3302152018-11-13. 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."
B3101122018-11-05. 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)
B3101122018-11-05. 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)
B3103182018-10-09. 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.
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.
B3405152018-05-21. Service bulletin. TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
B3101172018-05-21. Service bulletin. TICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE ON TURNS: A hard mechanical clacking noise is heard when making turns coming from the front axle.