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NHTSA 10148262: Axle noise

Axle noise on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2009–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148262 · Apr 2014

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10148262
NHTSA ID10148262
Document IDs filed310312
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models528i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, M5, M6
Model years2009–2013
ChassisE60, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13
EnginesN20, N52, N54, N55, N62, N63, N74, S63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Leaf Spring To Axle
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-bolt

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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