# Service bulletin B511415

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151179
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B511415
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-03\-01
- NHTSA component: STEERING; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

SI B51 14 15 Body Equipment March 2016 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 14 15 dated May 2015. SUBJECT Grinding Noise from Steering Wheel When Turning. Customer complains of a noise from the steering wheel while driving. Due to insufficient gap, the steering column lower shroud rubs against the steering wheel.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151179-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Equipment and accessories, Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW I3

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