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December 1, 2015 Service bulletin

Groaning noise from A-pillar Door Stops

BMW technical service bulletin B512515 for 2014-2016 BMW 428I, 2014-2016 BMW 435I and 2015-2016 BMW M4.

Bulletin number
B512515
Component
Structure
Summary
Groaning noise from A-pillar Door Stops. A groaning noise can be heard from the A-pillar area near the front door stop when one of the front doors is opened, or when the vehicle is driven on rough roads. CAUSE The bolted connection for the lower hinge at the area of the A-pillar is loose, or can flex causing a groaning noise.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints in the body category.

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