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SIB 34 08 13: Axle squeak

Axle squeak on BMW F06/F10/F12/F13 models (2013–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150222 · Aug 2013 · also written SI B34 08 13, B340813

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.

Squeaking Noise from Front Axle Brakes when Driving Over Bumps.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 08 13
Also written: SI B34 08 13, B340813, 34 08 13, SIB-34-08-13, SI B340813
NHTSA ID10150222
Document IDs filed340813
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsM5, M6
Model years2013–2014
ChassisF06, F10, F12, F13
EnginesS63
Component (NHTSA)Hydraulic
Service Brakes

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.

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