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SIB 31 04 16: Front-end thumping noise over rough roads
Front-end thumping noise over rough roads on BMW E90/E92/E93/F07 and other models (2012–2018); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151359 · Jun 2016 · also written SI B31 04 16, B310416
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.
Thumping noises from the front section of the vehicle. Thumping noises from the front section of the vehicle may occur when driving over poor road surfaces. Software of the Variable Damper Control (VDC)
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 31 04 16 Also written: SI B31 04 16, B310416, 31 04 16, SIB-31-04-16, SI B310416 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151359 |
| Document IDs filed | B310416 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i, M240i |
| Model years | 2012–2018 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F07, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Software Structure |
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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