Service bulletin sb23-01TMS
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 | 10240273 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2023-08-02 |
| Manufacturer's number | sb23-01TMS |
| Manufacturer's date | 2023-07-17 |
| NHTSA component | SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT |
NHTSA's summary
This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Equipment and accessories, Steering, Suspension
| BMW 1 SERIES | 2008 to 2011 |
|---|---|
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2008 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2008 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2013 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2023 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2023 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2023 |
| BMW 3 SERIES | 2023 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 2021093 | 2021-02-24. Steering |
|---|
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| B310223 | 2024-11-01. Service bulletin. When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard. |
|---|---|
| B360121 | 2024-05-30. Service bulletin. 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. |
| B610524 | 2024-02-01. Service bulletin. The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 â“ âHU-H: Resetâ will be stored in the HU-H3. |
| B360121 | 2024-02-01. Service bulletin. 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. |
| B320523 | 2023-12-06. Service bulletin. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective November 17, 2023) on certain Model Year 2024 BMWvehicles that were produced between August 18, 2023, and September 29, 2023. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop,until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a DeliveryStop. The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available. |
| B652823 | 2023-10-01. Service bulletin. Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H4) Paired mobile devices cannot be deleted Customer is unable to make phone calls or stream music with mobile device Customer is unable to connect a new mobile device via Bluetooth Mobile device does not automatically reconnect via Bluetooth in the next drive cycle (after short sleep cycle) |
| B840423 | 2023-10-01. Service bulletin. Intermittently the GPS location in 3 Party Navigation Apps (i.e., Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze) will drift fromthe correct location. In addition, the location of the vehicle in the My BMW app may be incorrect. BMW Navigation isnot affected. |
| B410323 | 2023-08-28. Service bulletin. The left front suspension's aluminum strut dome (general area circled) was incorrectly riveted to the body's wheel-well. |
| SB23-01 | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471 |
| SB 23-01 | 2023-08-02. Service bulletin. SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms, recurring inspection and confirmation of torque setting and removal and replacement of damaged or under torqued fasteners to reduce risk of premature failure and accident. SB-23-01 was mailed, emailed and posted on SPL website to known resellers, race teams and users of the affected parts and is being submitted here as required by part 579.5. Vehicle Applications include: BMW series 1,2,3,& 4, 2008-2023; Chevrolet Camaro 26-2023, Cadillac ATS, CTS 2016-2019; Ford Mustang 2015-2023; Toyota Supra 2020-2023. |