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SIB 31 02 18: Axle rattle
Axle rattle on BMW G01 models (2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10138388 · Mar 2018 · also written SI B31 02 18, B310218
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.
RATTLING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE: Rattling noises from the front axle near the steering gear when driven over uneven/rough road surfaces
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 31 02 18 Also written: SI B31 02 18, B310218, 31 02 18, SIB-31-02-18, SI B310218 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10138388 |
| Document IDs filed | B310218 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X3 |
| Model years | 2018 |
| Chassis | G01 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train › Axle Assembly Steering |
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.