# Service bulletin B012618

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10176357
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-06\-15
- Manufacturer's number: B012618
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-05\-01
- NHTSA component: WHEELS; PARKING BRAKE; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS \- LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: 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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10176357-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10176357-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Brakes, Engine, Steering, Transmission and driveline, Wheels, Parking brake

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2013 to 2018 BMW 320I
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 335I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B513016](/bulletins/10174015.md), 2020-04-20, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; PARKING BRAKE. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin \(Revision 4\) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
- [660114](/bulletins/10148277.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. PDC Rear Center Sensor Erroneously Shows Obstacle Detected. The rear Park Distance Control \(PDC\) center sensor erroneously shows an obstacle detected with no obstacle near or within the range of the sensors. Software error in the PDC and/or Parking Maneuvering Assistant \(PMA\) control unit
- [630215](/bulletins/10147622.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT. "SUBJECT Check Control Message: Parking Light Failed. z A CCM \(Check Control Message\) displays ""Parking Light failed."" z All lights are functioning correctly. Software error in the TMS \(Driver Module for Headlight\)"

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