Service bulletin B220315
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10147766 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-13 |
| Manufacturer's number | B220315 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2015-10-01 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE |
NHTSA's summary
Squeaking Noises from Rear of Vehicle. Squeaking noises coming from the rear area may be heard in the vehicle interior when driving over rough or uneven road surfaces Friction between the engine mount and its contact surface with the rear axle.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| BMW I8 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| B512516 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. RATTLE FROM DOOR LOCK STRIKER. A rattle may be heard from the driver's side or passenger's side door lock striker, or the door lock striker may show evidence of improper contact. The paint on the striker may be worn off. Improper adjustment of the door lock striker. |
| B511316 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. Difficult to Unlock Vehicle with Mechanical Key. Lock cylinder difficult to turn when unlocking with mechanical key. CAUSE Door lock actuator |
| B514515 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. A Rattling Noise is heard coming From the Lower Front Door Area . A rattling noise is heard coming from the lower front door area while driving or closing the door. CAUSE The lower power window regulator mounting screws have loosened over time. |
| B514215 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. "The support element for the left side C-pillar trim may become loose during its service life. The support element may not have been tightened correctly. 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." |
| 513514 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Service Action: Check Underbody Panel. Improper transportation loading may damage the vehicle's underbody panel in the area around the central screw connections. If the screw connection is missing or damaged, the underbody panel may vibrate. This could cause the underbody panel to break. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves i8 vehicles produced from May 16, 2014 to October 2, 2014. First check if a Service Action label with a code number 718 is already attached to the A-pillar. If a code number 718 has been punched out, the Service Action has already been performed and no further action is necessary. 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. |
| B514015 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Inside Front Door Handle Makes Cracking Noise. Customer states there is a cracking noise when pulling on the inside door handle. CAUSE Front door trim panel loose on right or left side. |
| B512316 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. SNOW IN ENTRANCE AREA. CAUSE Excessive clearance in door sill area. CORRECTION Replace entrance cover and entrance molding on both sides. |
| B512016 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Door Will Not Go Up All The Way. The driver's side or passenger's side door may not open to the highest position. Insufficient lifting force from gas pressurized damper spring. |
| B513016 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate. |