# 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

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150307-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150307-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 MINI COOPER
- 2011 to 2013 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN
- 2014 MINI COOPER S
- 2011 to 2012 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN
- 2014 MINI COUNTRYMAN

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [M010616](/bulletins/11014693.md), 2025-03-03, Warranty extension: STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [M640116](/bulletins/10249431.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- [M511616](/bulletins/10245428.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.

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