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SIB 37 01 17: Axle leak
Axle leak on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146539 · Feb 2017 · also written SI B37 01 17, B370117
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NOISE/LEAK AT REAR AXLE SPRING STRUT . Rattle/thumping noise in the area of the rear axle Rear axle spring strut leaking oil Rear axle spring strut.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 37 01 17 Also written: SI B37 01 17, B370117, 37 01 17, SIB-37-01-17, SI B370117 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146539 |
| Document IDs filed | B370117 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | I8 |
| Model years | 2014–2017 |
| Chassis | I12, I15 |
| Engines | B38 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut |
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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