# Service bulletin 310109

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: 10148220
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: 310109
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:FRONT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

Creaking or Groaning Noise During Compression and/or Rebound of Front Axle. A grating or groaning noise is heard when the front axle compresses and/or rebounds. This may be heard particularly over speed bump\-type surfaces. The noise normally occurs at lower outside temperatures. The noise may be less prevalent when the vehicle has been driven up to the operating temperature.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10148220-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10148220-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 BMW 1 SERIES
- 2011 BMW 1 SERIES M
- 2008 to 2011 BMW 128I
- 2009 BMW 128I US
- 2011 BMW 128I US
- 2008 to 2011 BMW 135I
- 2007 BMW 135I COUPE
- 2011 BMW 135I US
- 2006 BMW 325I
- 2006 BMW 325XI
- 2006 BMW 325XIT
- 2007 to 2010 BMW 328
- 2007 to 2011 BMW 328I
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 328XI
- 2009 to 2011 BMW 328XI
- 2006 BMW 330I
- 2006 BMW 330XI
- 2007 to 2010 BMW 335
- 2009 to 2011 BMW 335D
- 2007 to 2011 BMW 335I
- 2011 BMW 335I US
- 2011 BMW 335IS
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 335XI
- 2009 to 2010 BMW 335XI
- 2008 to 2011 BMW M3
- 2011 BMW M3 US

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [06V400000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V400000.md), 2006-10-18: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- [2006267](/recalls/tc/2006267.md), 2006-10-17: Suspension

## 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.
- [B662419](/bulletins/10225126.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- [SIB662419](/bulletins/10218384.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
- [SIB640921](/bulletins/10218380.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On these Plug\-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles \(PHEV\), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more \(38 F to 60 F\+; 3 to 15\+ Celsius\) without changing any climate control settings. A difference may be felt in cooling power compared from left to right. In some cases, the air conditioning may have stopped blowing cold air altogether. A rattling noise may also be heard coming from the electrical coolant condenser \(EKMV\).
- [SIB640521](/bulletins/10218378.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. A rattling/droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning \(AC\) is activated. Vibrations are felt in the driver's footwell.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10182619.md), 2020-11-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- [651512](/bulletins/10162434.md), 2019-07-12, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). Service Action: CIC \- Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. Before delivering affected vehicles to the customer, the Car Information Computer \(CIC\) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive \(HDD\).
- [540810](/bulletins/10162427.md), 2019-07-11, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. Convertible Top Does Not Open Properly. When opening the convertible top, the interior cover flap remains open. CAUSE: The cable for the flap operation is either kinked or dislodged.

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