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SIB 31 02 19: Shock absorbers noise
Shock absorbers noise on BMW G20/F30/F34/G29 models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10163036 · Jun 2019 · also written SI B31 02 19, B310219
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Tapping and/or thumping noises from the front end at approx. 10-15 MPH while driving on a rough road surface. Unfavorable damper control of the EDC shock absorbers.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 31 02 19 Also written: SI B31 02 19, B310219, 31 02 19, SIB-31-02-19, SI B310219 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10159121, 10163036 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B310219 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Mar 2019) |
| Models | 330i, Z4 |
| Model years | 2019 |
| Chassis | G20, F30, F34, G29 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Suspension |
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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