Service bulletin M220117
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10200491 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2021-08-23 |
| Manufacturer's number | M220117 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2021-05-01 |
| NHTSA component | SUSPENSION |
NHTSA's summary
Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)
The document
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Components
Suspension
| MINI CLUBMAN | 2017 |
|---|---|
| MINI COOPER | 2014 to 2021 |
| MINI COOPER S | 2014 to 2017 |
| MINI COOPER S | 2019 to 2021 |
| MINI COOPER SE | 2021 |
| MINI JCW CONVERTIBLE | 2018 |
| MINI JCW CONVERTIBLE | 2021 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| M610220 | 2020-04-27. Service bulletin. CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: Engine can no longer be switched off Drive position (D) cannot be engaged on the gear selector switch (GWS) Reduction of steering assist After an engine emergency shut-off (either a prolonged long press; or 3 consecutive short presses of the Start/Stop button) and the vehicle going to sleep (identifiable by the lighting of the "Start/Stop button") everything resumes normal functionality and the CCM messages no longer appear. When performing a vehicle test the following diagnostic fault codes are stored in the BDC: CD0420 - "error of Flexray controller on Flexray bus" D91FF9 - "Flexray message data drivetrain 2 (DT_PT_2): Timeout" This message may be read out in the ZGM control unit or Body Domain Controller CAUSE Software in the Body Domain Control unit (BDC). |
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| M310115 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. Plastic and elastic deformation of lower ball bearing shell in spring strut support bearing. |
| M310115 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. |
| M310115 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. |
| M310315 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. CRACKING NOISE IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT/WISHBONE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 03 15 dated February 2016. Cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumps. CAUSE Wishbone rubber mount. |
| M310115 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. Groaning/squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. |
| M511016 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. "SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING AND REWORKING PVC SEAM ON STRUT TOWER. A PVC seam of the front strut spring tower may not be providing the necessary corrosion protection. Improper application of seam sealer. 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." |
| M310117 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. FRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT HAS DROPPED. INFORMATION Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), using the VIN to locate the part numbers. |