# Service bulletin B320416

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151260
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B320416
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

"Steering Assistance Failed After an Engine Start. Reduction of steering assistance after starting the engine. The DSC and steering warning lamp are illuminated in the instrument cluster. Check Control messages displayed: ""Driving stabilization. Drive carefully"" ""Increased steering effort required. Drive at moderate speed"". Control unit fault code entries: EPS: None ICM\_25: 0xD01C0C \- message fault \(actual rack force, ID: AVL\_FORC\_GRD\) \- Timeout 0xD01B26 \- message fault \(actual EPS position, ID: AVL\_PO\_EPS\) \- Timeout 0xD019BF \- message fault \(actual driver actuator steering torque, ID: AVL\_STMOM\_DV\_ACT\) \- Timeout 0xD016A5 \- message fault \(driving dynamics 02 check control display, ID: DISP\_CC\_DRDY\_02\) \- Timeout 0xD015C4 \- message fault \(front axle electrical steering status, ID: ST\_EST\) \- Timeout DSC\_25: 0xD354EE \- signal fault \(actual front axle steering angle, ID: AVL\_STEA\_FTAX\) \- invalid No damage or other noticeable effects in the power supply and FlexRay EPS \(electric power steering / electromechanical power steering\): Flexray Transceiver switches itself off"

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151260-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151260-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2017 BMW 230I
- 2013 to 2017 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2017 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 330E
- 2017 BMW 330I
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 335I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 340I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2017 BMW 430I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2017 BMW 440I
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2017 BMW M240I

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2021093](/recalls/tc/2021093.md), 2021-02-24: Steering

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B061025](/bulletins/11014696.md), 2025-03-03, Other: STEERING. Right Tie Rod Return
- [B360121](/bulletins/10249018.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. At low outside temperatures \(below 40 degrees F\) and slow driving speeds \(i.e. when parking, maneuvering\)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt \(jerking\)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement \(clunk\) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
- [B612123](/bulletins/10245376.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: STEERING. The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
- [SB23\-01](/bulletins/10240305.md), 2023-08-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 \& 23mc40471
- [sb23\-01TMS](/bulletins/10240273.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23\-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
- [SB 23\-01](/bulletins/10240266.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION; STEERING. SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23\-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms, recurring inspection and confirmation of torque setting and removal and replacement of damaged or under torqued fasteners to reduce risk of premature failure and accident. SB\-23\-01 was mailed, emailed and posted on SPL website to known resellers, race teams and users of the affected parts and is being submitted here as required by part 579.5. Vehicle Applications include: BMW series 1,2,3,\& 4, 2008\-2023; Chevrolet Camaro 26\-2023, Cadillac ATS, CTS 2016\-2019; Ford Mustang 2015\-2023; Toyota Supra 2020\-2023.
- [B610721](/bulletins/10203340.md), 2021-11-08, Service bulletin: STEERING. Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
- [B610721](/bulletins/10200238.md), 2021-08-09, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
- [B340414](/bulletins/10194296.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
- [B012618](/bulletins/10177616.md), 2020-07-27, Service bulletin: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears, one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose, missing and/or broken due to corrosion.

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