Service bulletin B540417
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10168002 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2019-11-18 |
| Manufacturer's number | B540417 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2019-10-01 |
| NHTSA component | VISIBILITY |
NHTSA's summary
CREAKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B54 04 17 dated May 2018. What's New: Creaking and/or rattling noise from the sunroof area, especially when driving on uneven road surfaces. This can already take place as of low speeds. Incorrect torque applied to the mounting screws during production, allowing flexing/movement around the sunroof cassette/glass unit. And/or Improperly installed (loose) threaded bushings in the roof panel.
The document
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Components
Glass, wipers and mirrors
| BMW 740E | 2017 |
|---|---|
| BMW 740I | 2017 |
| BMW 740LI | 2016 to 2017 |
| BMW 750LI | 2016 to 2017 |
| BMW M760I | 2017 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| B540417 | 2020-05-18. Service bulletin. CREAKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: Creaking and/or rattling noise from the sunroof area especially when driving on uneven road surfaces. This can already take place as of low speeds. Incorrect torque applied to the mounting screws during production allowing flexing/movement around the sunroof cassette/glass unit. And/or Improperly installed (loose) threaded bushings in the roof panel. |