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SIB 66 16 16: Steering noise
Steering noise on BMW E60/F06/F07/F10 and other models (2011–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146845 · Sep 2016 · also written SI B66 16 16, B661616
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.
BUZZING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. While driving at highway speeds, on older (worn) road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vibration system
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 16 16 Also written: SI B66 16 16, B661616, 66 16 16, SIB-66-16-16, SI B661616 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146845 |
| Document IDs filed | B661616 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, 640i, 650i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, M5, M6 |
| Model years | 2011–2017 |
| Chassis | E60, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F30 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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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