Service bulletin M510513
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10150307 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-12-03 |
| Manufacturer's number | M510513 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2013-10-01 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE |
NHTSA's summary
Creaking/Cracking Noise from the Upper Roof Area. A creaking noise can be heard from the rear roof area when driving on rough roads or uneven surfaces. CAUSE The body shell roof support area, where the C-pillar is joined to the roof, is buckling, creating the noise.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| MINI COOPER | 2014 |
|---|---|
| MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN | 2011 to 2013 |
| MINI COOPER S | 2014 |
| MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN | 2011 to 2012 |
| MINI COUNTRYMAN | 2014 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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|---|---|
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