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BMW 528I 2009–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin 320113 · NHTSA communication 10150070 · issued Jun 1, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Steering
component
2009–2013
model years
45
vehicle entries

Official summary

Squeaking Noises when Steering Wheel Is Turned. There are squeaking noises from the steering spindle when the steering wheel is turned. The steering spindle sleeve's plastic bearing is insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.