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SIB 51 05 23: Brakes rattle
Brakes rattle on BMW G42 models (2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10236227 · Apr 2023 · also written SI B51 05 23, B510523
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.
The bracket that holds the center high-mounted stop lamp (aka third brake light) may loosen over time, causing a rattling sound in the rear of the vehicle.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 05 23 Also written: SI B51 05 23, B510523, 51 05 23, SIB-51-05-23, SI B510523 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10236227 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB510523 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 230i |
| Model years | 2023 |
| Chassis | G42 |
| Engines | B46/B48 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure › Critical Fasteners Unknown Or Other |
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.