# Service bulletin B310426

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11031562
- Published by NHTSA: 2026\-04\-27
- Manufacturer's number: B310426
- Manufacturer's date: 2026\-04\-23
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

SITUATION When turning the steering wheel fully to the steering end stops, a ”groaning” noise can be perceived at the respective steering stop. The noise occurs at higher ambient temperatures from approx. 68°F.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11031562-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2023 to 2026 BMW 740I
- 2023 to 2025 BMW I7

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V714000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V714000.md), 2024-09-25: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B320526](/bulletins/11036379.md), 2026-08-26, Service bulletin: STEERING. “Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
- [B320326](/bulletins/11031564.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: STEERING. “Groaning” noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
- [B320825](/bulletins/11023248.md), 2025-09-22, Service bulletin: STEERING. When the steering column is adjusted inwards towards the instrument cluster, the noise may occur near thelimit position.
- [B320225](/bulletins/11018513.md), 2025-05-21, Service campaign: STEERING. Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased. As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some cases, moresteering force is required.
- [B062925](/bulletins/11017559.md), 2025-05-02, Other: STEERING. Swivel Joint Return
- [B320225](/bulletins/11015536.md), 2025-03-11, Service campaign: STEERING. Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased. As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some cases, moresteering force is required.
- [B320225](/bulletins/11014652.md), 2025-03-03, Service campaign: STEERING. DELIVERY STOP: STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT
- [B060125](/bulletins/11013107.md), 2025-01-25, Other: STEERING. SWIVEL JOINT RETURN
- [B320125](/bulletins/11013039.md), 2025-01-23, Service bulletin: STEERING. Rumbling, groaning type noises from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
- [B310324](/bulletins/11005218.md), 2024-07-25, Service bulletin: STEERING. When rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock \(left or right\) without the brake applied, a“groan”\-type noise may be heard from the front axle. The noise is most noticeable after load reversal. See attached video V31 03 24. The noise can be heard beginning at the 7 second timestamp.

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