# Service bulletin 612906 A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10147941 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13 - Manufacturer's number: 612906 - Manufacturer's date: 2014\-01\-01 - NHTSA component: STEERING ## NHTSA's summary ELV Does Not Release. Cause 1: The steering column is held against the steering lock because of torque from the steering gear. In such cases, a yellow check control warning \(CC ID\# 187\) is shown in the instrument cluster, but no faults are stored. Cause 2: Communication fault in the CAS \(Car Access System\) and ELV system network and/or battery low. The problem may cause the ELV warning to be displayed in yellow or red. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10147941-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10147941-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Steering ## Vehicles listed - 2006 BMW 325I - 2006 BMW 325XI - 2006 BMW 325XIT - 2007 to 2010 BMW 328 - 2007 to 2013 BMW 328I - 2007 to 2008 BMW 328XI - 2009 to 2012 BMW 328XI - 2006 BMW 330I - 2006 BMW 330XI - 2007 to 2010 BMW 335 - 2009 to 2011 BMW 335D - 2007 to 2013 BMW 335I - 2011 BMW 335I US - 2011 BMW 335IS - 2013 BMW 335IS - 2007 to 2008 BMW 335XI - 2009 to 2010 BMW 335XI - 2004 to 2007 BMW 525I - 2006 to 2007 BMW 525XI - 2008 to 2010 BMW 528I - 2004 to 2007 BMW 530I - 2006 to 2007 BMW 530XI - 2008 to 2010 BMW 535I - 2004 to 2005 BMW 545I - 2006 to 2010 BMW 550I - 2004 to 2005 BMW 645CI - 2006 to 2010 BMW 650I - 2008 to 2013 BMW M3 - 2011 BMW M3 US - 2006 to 2010 BMW M5 - 2006 to 2010 BMW M6 ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [2021093](/recalls/tc/2021093.md), 2021-02-24: Steering ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [SB23\-01](/bulletins/10240305.md), 2023-08-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 \& 23mc40471 - [sb23\-01TMS](/bulletins/10240273.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23\-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports. - [SB 23\-01](/bulletins/10240266.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION; STEERING. SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23\-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms, recurring inspection and confirmation of torque setting and removal and replacement of damaged or under torqued fasteners to reduce risk of premature failure and accident. SB\-23\-01 was mailed, emailed and posted on SPL website to known resellers, race teams and users of the affected parts and is being submitted here as required by part 579.5. Vehicle Applications include: BMW series 1,2,3,\& 4, 2008\-2023; Chevrolet Camaro 26\-2023, Cadillac ATS, CTS 2016\-2019; Ford Mustang 2015\-2023; Toyota Supra 2020\-2023. - [B610721](/bulletins/10203340.md), 2021-11-08, Service bulletin: STEERING. Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel. - [B610721](/bulletins/10200238.md), 2021-08-09, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel. - [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. - [B012618](/bulletins/10177616.md), 2020-07-27, Service bulletin: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears, one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose, missing and/or broken due to corrosion. - [B012618](/bulletins/10176357.md), 2020-06-15, Service bulletin: WHEELS; PARKING BRAKE; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS \- LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose missing and/or broken due to corrosion. - [B320819](/bulletins/10166230.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: STEERING:GEAR BOX \(OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION\). THUMPING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE WHILE STEERING: A "thumping" noise is heard from the front axle area during slow speed steering. - [B012618](/bulletins/10166227.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: STEERING. EPS STEERING GEAR FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES: ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS \- LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILEAGE. 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