Service bulletin 120512
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10149428 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-26 |
| Manufacturer's number | 120512 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2013-02-01 |
| NHTSA component | STEERING |
NHTSA's summary
N63: Drop in Engine Speed While Turning at Low Speeds. The engine speed may drop significantly below normal idling speed if the steering wheel is turned sharply at lower road speeds. Unfavorable DME software
The document
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Components
Steering
| BMW X5 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| BMW X6 | 2010 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 2018275 | 2018-05-23. Steering |
|---|---|
| 2012396 | 2012-11-26. Steering |
| 12V267000 | 2012-06-13. STEERING |
| 2012178 | 2012-06-12. Steering |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| B070314 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair visits (source- Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports). INFORMATION Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) to find their root cause during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction. |
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| 320210 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. "Squeaking Noises from Steering Wheel While Turning. There is a squeaking noise from the steering column when the steering wheel is turned. The rubber boot on the steering column is not positioned correctly or lacks sufficient grease for the plastic bearing. INFORMATION The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan, using the latest ISTA version. In ""Information Search,"" select the ""Function Structure"" tab. Select ""Chassis and Suspension / Steering / Steering interference noise,"" and then press ""Start Search."" Select test plan ""AM3201_00222 - Steering noises."" The BMW Group has integrated NED (Non-electric Diagnosis) into diagnosis for the purpose of finding the cause of mechanical, acoustic and visual problems. Refer to bulletin B07 03 10 for more details." |
| 320313 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Steering Column Automatic Adjustment Is Inoperative. The steering column automatic adjustment, when leaving and entering the vehicle, is inoperative. The steering column manual adjustment works properly. CAUSE CAS (Car Access System) error: Electric steering column adjustment is not initialized. No faults codes are stored in the system. |
| 120912 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. Intermittently, the engine idle speed may fluctuate up and down or cut off under any of the following circumstances, without any relevant faults stored in the DME memory: * While driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at speeds below approx. 10 mph * While idling, low-speed maneuvering such as parking, or if the steering is turned to the full-lock position Unfavorable DME software |
| 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. |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 2011-04-26. Service bulletin. BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM |