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December 1, 2016 Service bulletin

Creaking/Cracking Noise from the Upper Roof Area

MINI technical service bulletin M510513 for 2014-2015 MINI Cooper, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S and 2011-2013 MINI Cooper Countryman and others.

Bulletin number
M510513
Component
Structure
Summary
Creaking/Cracking Noise from the Upper Roof Area. A creaking noise can be heard from the rear roof area when driving on rough roads or uneven surfaces. The body shell roof support area, where the C-pillar is joined to the roof, is buckling, creating the noise.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints in the body category.

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