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SB-71-20-2013
Apr 1, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW MC: A NEW HIGH QUALITY, MICRO-PROCESSOR CONTROL BATTERY CHARGER FOR MAINTAINER PROTECTING BATTERY FOR LONG PERIODS OF STORAGE, FOR ALL MOTORCYCLE BATTERIES. *PE
SIB-12-01-14
Apr 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 13E-A03: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (OBD). DUE TO THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS MALFUNCTIONING, THE READINESS BIT WILL NOT SET CONFIRMATION OF A SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE OXYGEN S
SIB-12-02-14
Apr 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: IN SOME VEHICLES, A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO NOT ILLUMINATE ONCE A FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED AT THE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE. MODELS: ACTIVE HYBRID 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 5, AND ACTIVEHYBRID 3. PRODUCED FROM JUNE 2012 TO DE
SIB-12-09-12
Apr 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: WITHOUT RELEVANT FAULTS STORED IN DME MEMORY, WHEN AT LOW SPEED MANEUVERING AND IDLING, OR STEERING TURNED TO FULL LOCK POSITION, OR DRIVING OFF THROTTLE (COASTING) AND BRAKING AT 10MPH, VEHICLE WOULD IDLE SPEED MAY FLUCTUATE UP AND DO
SIB-24-02-12
Apr 1, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: DELAY IN ENGINE RESPONSE. *KB UPDATED 08/06/2014 *JS
SIB-51-08-14
Apr 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: CONCERNING SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BATTERY CABLE MOUNTING POINTS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY PROTECTED AND MAY BECOME CORRODED. MODEL 3 SERIES SEDAN AND ACTIVEHYBRID 3. PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2011 TO MAY 2012. *JS
SIB-51-09-14
Apr 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: CONCERNING SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BATTERY CABLE MOUNTING POINTS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY PROTECTED AND MAY BECOME CORRODED. MODELS INCLUDE 3 SERIES SEDAN/SPORT WAGON AND ACTIVEHYBRID 3. PRODUCED IN FEBRUAURY 2013. *JS
SIB-63-07-14
Apr 1, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR BOTH XENON HEADLIGHTS AIMING DOWNWARDS. THIS MAY BE CAUSE BY FAULTY OR DISCONNECTED REAR HEIGHT SENSOR OR A DISCONNECTED VERTICAL AIM BALL SOCKET ADUSTER. MODELS E90 AND E91 PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 17,
BMW-33-01-14
Mar 7, 2014
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
BMW: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING LIMITED INVOLVED VEHICLES ON THE IMPLEMENTING OF ORDERING PROCEDURE, FOR VIN SPECIFIC REAR AXLE. *PE UPDATED 10/24/14. *PE
010314
Mar 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"E46 SULEV (PZEV) Fuel Tanks: New Warranty Parts Return Procedure. BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for E46 3 Series SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle)/PZEV (Partia
330114
Mar 1, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
"?SI B33 01 14 March 2014 Rear AxleTechnical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B33 01 14 dated February 2014. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVER
360114
Mar 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Fitting Winter Tires Properly to Vehicles with Ceramic Brakes. Wheel studs may loosen after wheels for the rear axle are incorrectly fitted to the front axle on vehicles equipped with option 2NK (ceramic brakes). Incorrect installation of
610414
Mar 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Replacement Procedure for Body Domain Controller (BDC). When replacing a BDC control unit, terminal 15 is not recognized by ISTA and ISTA/P when the ignition is on. CAUSE Software in the BDC
620114
Mar 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
M Vehicles with Head-Up Display: M View Display Is Incomplete. Since the vehicle was programmed with ISTA/P 2.50.2 or higher (F10/F12/F13 - New integration level: F010-1307-504 or higher), the M view in the Head-up Display (HUD) is not comp
630814
Mar 1, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Active Headlight Control Malfunction in Both Headlights. AHL (Active Headlight Control) malfunctions on both sides. Both lights aim either up or down while driving. CAUSE Broken mounting bolt holding on the rear height sensor bracket
630913
Mar 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Various Interior Ambient Light Malfunctions Occur. The interior ambient light malfunctions with one or more of the following symptoms present: 1. The ambient light in the door trim lights up in the wrong color (LED module). 2. The ambient
650314
Mar 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
RAD2+ Radio: Background Noise with Audio Turned Off. Background noise (buzzing, crackling, static) can be heard: * At low audio volume * When the radio is turned off * When the ignition is turned off NOTE: Background noise stops when the ra
660314
Mar 1, 2014
010000 STEERING
Steering Wheel Vibration Level Is Unacceptable. The vibration level produced by the steering wheel vibration actuator is too strong or too weak. This is only noticed when Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is triggered. CAUSE Vibration actuator i
840114
Mar 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. Examples of some of these features are listed below: * BMW Assist Inoperative ? SOS call ? Roadside Assistance c
BMWMAR0114
Mar 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
Rear Axle (B33 01 14) Ordering Procedures. Due to the limited vehicles involved in this Service Action we are implementing a VIN specific ordering procedure. Vehicles held at the ports of entry are being inspected and/or repaired prior to c
BMWMAR0214
Mar 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Intake Manifold P/N 11 61 8 519 140 Order Cancellations. Please be advised, due to the new cleaning instructions discussed in the February edition Service Round Table, all current backorders will be cancelled. If a manifold is still require
BMWMAR0314
Mar 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC1U RDC Module Return BMW AG has requested an inspection of the following part numbers: 36 10 6 798 872 and 36 10 6 856 227 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. All parts with a date of and from 26/
MC50349142
Mar 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
MC57256786
Mar 1, 2014
220000 SEATS
Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted. After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.
MC57452661
Mar 1, 2014
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Difficulty retrofitting the Gear Shift Assistant Pro