Service bulletin M310115
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10147702 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-13 |
| Manufacturer's number | M310115 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2015-03-01 |
| NHTSA component | SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:FRONT |
NHTSA's summary
Front Axle Technical Service. Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures.
The document
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Components
Suspension
| MINI COOPER | 2014 to 2015 |
|---|---|
| MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE | 2016 |
| MINI COOPER S | 2014 to 2016 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| M310115 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. Plastic and elastic deformation of lower ball bearing shell in spring strut support bearing. |
|---|---|
| M310115 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. |
| M330115 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Noises from the Rear Axle Shock Absorber. The customer complains about a hammering noise from the rear axle area, when driving on rough road surfaces with low ambient temperatures. This noise will disappear with warmer ambient temperature. CAUSE Rear axle shock absorbers |
| M310115 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. The noise is most noticeable at low temperatures (approx. 32 degrees F), but not at higher temperatures and after driving. |
| M310115 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. |
| M330115 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. Noises from the Rear Axle Shock Absorber. The customer complains about a hammering noise from the rear axle area, when driving on rough road surfaces with low ambient temperatures. This noise will disappear with warmer ambient temperature. CAUSE Rear axle shock absorbers |
| M310215 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. In isolated cases, during the vehicles assembly, it is possible that one of the front spring struts was not correctly positioned in the swivel bearing. |
| M310315 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. CRACKING NOISE IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT/WISHBONE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 03 15 dated February 2016. Cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumps. CAUSE Wishbone rubber mount. |
| M310115 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. Groaning/squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. |
| M511016 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. "SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING AND REWORKING PVC SEAM ON STRUT TOWER. A PVC seam of the front strut spring tower may not be providing the necessary corrosion protection. Improper application of seam sealer. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader." |