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SIB 33 02 12: Axle rattle
Axle rattle on BMW F06/F12/F13 models (2012–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149341 · Apr 2013 · also written SI B33 02 12, B330212
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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 Noise from Rear Axle. A rattling noise is heard from the rear axle when driving over rough or uneven road surfaces. Internal tolerances of front and rear shocks
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 33 02 12 Also written: SI B33 02 12, B330212, 33 02 12, SIB-33-02-12, SI B330212 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150375, 10149341 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 330212 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2012) |
| Models | 640i, 650i, M6 |
| Model years | 2012–2013 |
| Chassis | F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N55, N63, S63 |
| 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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