Service bulletin 310112
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10150219 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-12-03 |
| Manufacturer's number | 310112 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2013-08-01 |
| NHTSA component | SUSPENSION |
NHTSA's summary
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)
The document
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Components
Suspension
| BMW 1 SERIES M | 2011 to 2013 |
|---|---|
| BMW 525D XDRIVE | 2014 |
| BMW 528I | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 535D | 2014 |
| BMW 535I | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO | 2010, 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 535I US | 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 550I | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO | 2010, 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 640I | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 650I | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 740I | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 740I US | 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 740LI | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 750I | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 750LI | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 760LI | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 760LI | 2014 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 | 2012, 2013 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 | 2012 to 2013 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 | 2014 |
| BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7 | 2011 |
| BMW F800 R | 2013 |
| BMW M5 | 2013, 2014 |
| BMW M6 | 2013, 2014 |
| BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE | 2014 |
| BMW X5 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| BMW X5 M | 2010 to 2012 |
| BMW X6 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW X6 M | 2010 to 2012 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 08V170000 | 2008-04-11. SUSPENSION:REAR |
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A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
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| B370115 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. Service Action: Replace Left Rear Air Spring. Torsional stress can cause the threaded fabric of the left air spring bellow to rupture and lose its airtightness. If the air spring is not airtight, the vehicle will lean on one side. |
| B370115 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. Service Action: Replace Left Rear Air Spring. Torsional stress can cause the threaded fabric of the left air spring bellow to rupture and lose its airtightness. If the air spring is not airtight, the vehicle will lean on one side. |
| B370215 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. "The ""Variable Damper Control"" (VDC) valves for the spring strut shock absorber on the left front axle may fail, causing the Check Control message: ""Chassis function restricted. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked as soon as possible by your local BMW Service Workshop"" to be displayed." |
| B370115 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. Service Action: Replace Left Rear Air Spring. Torsional stress can cause the threaded fabric of the left air spring bellow to rupture and lose its airtightness. If the air spring is not airtight, the vehicle will lean on one side. |
| 330212 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Rattling Noise from Rear Axle. A rattling noise is heard from the rear axle when driving over rough or uneven road surfaces. Internal tolerances of rear shocks |
| 310412 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut |
| 310312 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut |