Service bulletin B512818
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10153702 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2019-02-25 |
| Manufacturer's number | B512818 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-12-01 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
NHTSA's summary
GROANING NOISE AT DOOR SILL DURING ENTRY OR EXIT. A groaning or creaking noise may be heard when getting into and out of the vehicle. This can occur if the driver or passenger leans on the sill trim for support. The pressure exerted on the sill trim can result in a groaning noise at the contact points between the vehicle body and the ribs on the sill trim.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| BMW I8 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| BMW I8 | 2019 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| B540419 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. CRACKING NOISE FROM ROOF OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES . A cracking noise can be heard from the roof area while driving over rough roads. The noise can only be heard when the top is fully closed. Interference between the convertible top hinge and adjustment stop screw. |
| B512516 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. RATTLE FROM DOOR LOCK STRIKER. A rattle may be heard from the driver's side or passenger's side door lock striker, or the door lock striker may show evidence of improper contact. The paint on the striker may be worn off. Improper adjustment of the door lock striker. |
| B512218 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. INNER DOOR WEATHER STRIP SEPARATING. The rear section of the inner door weather strip may be separating at the bonded seam. Insufficient bonding at the inner door weather strip seam. |
| B513518 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. RATTLE FROM DOOR WHEN CLOSED WITH THE WINDOW LOWERED. With the front window(s) lowered. |
| B511316 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. Difficult to Unlock Vehicle with Mechanical Key. Lock cylinder difficult to turn when unlocking with mechanical key. CAUSE Door lock actuator |
| B514515 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. A Rattling Noise is heard coming From the Lower Front Door Area . A rattling noise is heard coming from the lower front door area while driving or closing the door. CAUSE The lower power window regulator mounting screws have loosened over time. |
| B514215 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. "The support element for the left side C-pillar trim may become loose during its service life. The support element may not have been tightened correctly. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader." |
| B540618 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACING CONVERTIBLE TOP LOCKING BASE PLATE. The knurled bolts on the convertible top locking base plates may not have been installed correctly on the cowl panel. The knurled bolts may not have been pressed completely into the base plate. |
| B512118 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. GROANING NOISE FROM INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR. There is a groaning noise coming from the interior door grab handle when opening or closing the door. Improper torque of the interior grab handle screws. |