# Service bulletin SIM010617 A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10215023 - Published by NHTSA: 2022\-07\-05 - Manufacturer's number: SIM010617 - Manufacturer's date: 2017\-06\-01 - NHTSA component: SERVICE BRAKES ## NHTSA's summary Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10215023-0001.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10215023-9999.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Brakes ## Vehicles listed - 2013 BMW 1 SERIES M - 2013 BMW 128I - 2013 BMW 135I - 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2013 BMW 320I - 2013 BMW 320XI - 2013 BMW 328 - 2013 BMW 328D - 2013 BMW 328I - 2013 BMW 328XI - 2013 BMW 335 - 2013 BMW 335I - 2013 BMW 335IS - 2013 BMW 335XI - 2013 BMW 528I - 2013 BMW 528XI - 2013 BMW 530I - 2013 BMW 535I - 2013 BMW 535XI - 2013 BMW 550I - 2013 BMW 550XI - 2013 BMW 640I - 2013 BMW 650I - 2013 BMW 740I - 2013 BMW 740LI - 2013 BMW 740LXI - 2013 BMW 750I - 2013 BMW 750LI - 2013 BMW 750LXI - 2013 BMW 750XI - 2013 BMW 760LI - 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 - 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 - 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 - 2013 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI\-SCOOTER - 2013 BMW C650 GT MAXI\-SCOOTER - 2013 BMW C650 SPORT MAXI\-SCOOTER - 2013 BMW F 700 GS - 2013 BMW F 800 GS - 2013 BMW F700 GS - 2013 BMW F800 GS - 2013 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE - 2013 BMW F800 GT - 2013 BMW F800 R - 2013 BMW G 650 GS - 2013 BMW G 650 GS SERATO - 2013 BMW G650GS - 2013 BMW G650GS SERTAO - 2013 BMW HP4 - 2013 BMW K 1300 S - 2013 BMW K 1600 GT - 2013 BMW K 1600 GTL - 2013 BMW K1300 S - 2013 BMW M3 - 2013 BMW M5 - 2013 BMW M6 - 2013 BMW R 1200 GS - 2013 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE - 2013 BMW R 1200 R - 2013 BMW R 1200 RT - 2013 BMW R1200 GS - 2013 BMW S 1000 RR - 2013 BMW S1000 RR - 2013 BMW X1 - 2013 BMW X1 SAV - 2013 BMW X3 - 2013 BMW X5 - 2013 BMW X5 SAV - 2013 BMW X6 - 2013 BMW X6 SAC - 2013 BMW X6 SAV - 2013 BMW Z4 ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [14V627000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V627000.md), 2014-10-07: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM - [2013330](/recalls/tc/2013330.md), 2013-09-27: Brakes - [13V454000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V454000.md), 2013-09-26: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM - [12V487000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V487000.md), 2012-10-05: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - [2012334](/recalls/tc/2012334.md), 2012-10-04: Brakes ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [B340714](/bulletins/10244237.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Functional noises \(squealing/honking\) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material\- - [MC000222](/bulletins/10228448.md), 2023-01-03, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving. - [B341019](/bulletins/10203336.md), 2021-11-08, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound \(standard equipment\) and M Carbon Ceramic \(optional\) brakes are high\-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials. In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly. - [B341019](/bulletins/10201141.md), 2021-09-07, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound \(standard equipment\) and M Carbon Ceramic \(optional\) brakes are high\-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly. - [MC340121](/bulletins/10200496.md), 2021-08-23, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel - [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. - [B340517](/bulletins/10178996.md), 2020-08-31, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. - [B012618](/bulletins/10176357.md), 2020-06-15, Service bulletin: WHEELS; PARKING BRAKE; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. 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. - [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. - [B340517](/bulletins/10174009.md), 2020-04-20, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin \(Revision 3\) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10215023](/v1/bulletins/10215023) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20SIM010617&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10215023&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20SIM010617)