# Service bulletin B310318

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10214259
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-06\-21
- Manufacturer's number: B310318
- Manufacturer's date: 2022\-02\-01
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

Cracking noises heard from the area of the front axle when rotating the steering while stationary or at low speed.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10214259-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2021 BMW M2
- 2015 to 2018 BMW M3
- 2021 BMW M3
- 2019 BMW M340I
- 2020 to 2021 BMW M340I
- 2015 to 2021 BMW M4
- 2021 BMW M440I

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2020267](/recalls/tc/2020267.md), 2020-06-16: Steering
- [20V355000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V355000.md), 2020-06-15: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- [2019470](/recalls/tc/2019470.md), 2019-09-25: Steering

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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.
- [B320123](/bulletins/10235180.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
- [B661519](/bulletins/10211809.md), 2022-05-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; LANE DEPARTURE; STEERING. The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning \(LDW\) is too strong \(severe\), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a lane marking has been crossed. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can be manually overridden at any time.
- [B662419](/bulletins/10206690.md), 2022-01-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; STEERING. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- [B662419](/bulletins/10204661.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: STEERING. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
- [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.
- [B650521](/bulletins/10200480.md), 2021-08-23, Service bulletin: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT. WHIRRING NOISES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL . When driving over rough road surfaces/cobblestones, there is a whirring/squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel\-mounted air bag assembly.
- [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.
- [B662419](/bulletins/10186895.md), 2021-02-08, Service bulletin: STEERING. REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- [B320620](/bulletins/10186217.md), 2021-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR: If the power supply to the steering gear is lost and the steering angle is greater than 15 degrees, a fault can occur in the steering system. This can lead to various fault memory entries and Check Control Messages \(CCM\) in the entire vehicle network.

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