Service bulletin B514616
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10150972 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-12-10 |
| Manufacturer's number | B514616 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2017-01-01 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
NHTSA's summary
During opening and closing of the tailgate, a creaking noise can be heard from the tailgate lock. Excess friction caused by dust/dirt entry into the tailgate lock and on the striker.
The document
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Components
Body and frame, Latches and locks
| BMW 328I | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| BMW 330I | 2017 |
| BMW 335I | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 340I | 2017 |
| BMW 428I | 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 430I | 2017, 2018 |
| BMW 435I | 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 440I | 2017, 2018 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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