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January 1, 2017 Service bulletin

During opening and closing of the tailgate, a creaking noise can be heard from the tailgate lock

BMW technical service bulletin B514616 for 2013-2016 BMW 328I, 2017 BMW 330I and 2013-2016 BMW 335I and others.

Bulletin number
B514616
Component
Structure: body: tailgate
Summary
During opening and closing of the tailgate, a creaking noise can be heard from the tailgate lock. Excess friction caused by dust/dirt entry into the tailgate lock and on the striker.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints in the body category.

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