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December 1, 2019 Service bulletin

Creaking noise from the lower engine area

MINI technical service bulletin M220317 for 2014-2020 MINI Cooper, 2014-2017, 2019-2020 MINI Cooper S and 2017 MINI Clubman and others.

Bulletin number
M220317
Component
Engine
Summary
CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area. CAUSE The bushing in the lower engine stabilizer link is working its way out of its aluminum housing thereby rubbing against the engine oil pan.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 59 complaints in the engine category.

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