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NHTSA 10148312: Axle noise
Axle noise on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2009–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148312 · May 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.
Clicking Noise from Front Axle. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10148312 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10148312 |
| Document IDs filed | 310112 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series M, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M5, M6, X5 |
| Model years | 2009–2015 |
| Chassis | E60, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F30 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Leaf Spring To Axle Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-bolt Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing |
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.