# Service bulletin 310514

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10149363
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-26
- Manufacturer's number: 310514
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-10\-01
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped. INFORMATION Damages due to outside influences are not covered under the terms of the BMW limited warranties.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10149363-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2015 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2015 BMW 328I
- 2012 to 2015 BMW 335I
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 428I
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 435I
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2016438](/recalls/tc/2016438.md), 2016-09-08: 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.
- [B310514](/bulletins/10166229.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles \(e.g. potholes\) or an impact severe enough for the front spring strut damper to slip through the clamp of the steering knuckle.
- [310112](/bulletins/10148312.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U\-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE. Clicking Noise from Front Axle. 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](/bulletins/10147715.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Clicking Noise from Front Axle. 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](/bulletins/10147009.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. 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 \(knuckle\)
- [B310514](/bulletins/10146537.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. ?FRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT HAS DROPPED . INFORMATION Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog \(EPC\), using the VIN to locate the part numbers. WARRANTY INFORMATION Damages due to outside influences are not covered under the terms of the BMW limited warranties.
- [B340515](/bulletins/10138392.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
- [B310112](/bulletins/10138386.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: WHEELS; SUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING

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