# Service bulletin B512117

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10149243
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-26
- Manufacturer's number: B512117
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-05\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

## NHTSA's summary

"RATTLE IN THE ""REPLACEMENT"" DOOR ASSEMBLY. Rattle or vibration noises from door while driving on uneven surface after door replacement. Note: This issue only occurs in replacement door assemblies \- this not a vehicle production issue CAUSE The replacement door assembly is ""missing"" the adhesive in the door shell between the side impact protection and outer skin. Door assembly replacement is not necessary. To repair, install spreadable seam sealer at the indicated location to eliminate the vibration. Note: The replacement part inventory for this component has been cleared since March 8, 2017, the problem has been rectified going forward"

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10149243-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10149243-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 BMW 750LI
- 2017 BMW R NINE T

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2017399](/recalls/tc/2017399.md), 2017-08-16: Structure
- [17V502000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V502000.md), 2017-08-14: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B540907](/bulletins/10143557.md), 2018-08-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT

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