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SIB 51 04 16: Steering noise
Steering noise on BMW E60/F07/F10 models (2011–2016); BMW gives an adjustment procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151176 · Mar 2016 · also written SI B51 04 16, B510416
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.
Groaning Noise When Adjusting Steering Column. A groaning noise can be heard when the steering column is retracted and moves into the lower position. Friction between gap trim and the lower trim cover.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 04 16 Also written: SI B51 04 16, B510416, 51 04 16, SIB-51-04-16, SI B510416 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151101, 10151176 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B510416 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Feb 2016) |
| Models | 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5, M5 |
| Model years | 2011–2016 |
| Chassis | E60, F07, F10 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Steering |
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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