Service bulletin B330215
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10147769 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-13 |
| Manufacturer's number | B330215 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2015-10-01 |
| NHTSA component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
NHTSA's summary
"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."
The document
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Components
Transmission and driveline, Axle
| BMW 228I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| BMW 320I | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 328D | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 328I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 330E | 2016 |
| BMW 335I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 340I | 2016 |
| BMW 428I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 435I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | 2013 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW M235I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 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. |
|---|---|
| B310112 | 2018-11-05. 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) |
| B310112 | 2018-07-16. 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. |