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SIB 31 05 14: Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped
Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped on BMW G01/G02/G20/E90 and other models (2011–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10166229 · Sep 2019 · also written SI B31 05 14, B310514
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.
Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles (e.g. potholes) or an impact severe enough for the front spring strut damper to slip through the clamp of the steering knuckle.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 31 05 14 Also written: SI B31 05 14, B310514, 31 05 14, SIB-31-05-14, SI B310514 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149363, 10146537, 10166229 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 310514, B310514 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Oct 2014) |
| Models | 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i, M240i, M3, M4, X1, X1 SAV, X2, X3, X4 |
| Model years | 2011–2020 |
| Chassis | G01, G02, G20, E90, E92, E93, F07, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F39, F48, F80, F82, F83, F97, F98 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, N63, S55, S58 |
| 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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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.