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B540316
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THE HEADLINER RETAINING STRAPS ARE TORN OR CHAFED.Customer notices torn or chafed headliner bands (straps) or headliner. Convertible top tensioning bands develop tears and may result in a damaged headliner.
B512916
Sep 1, 2016
130000 VISIBILITY
EXTERIOR MIRRORS GO TO RANDOM POSITION This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 29 16 dated September 2016.. Mirror(s) is (are) exhibiting one of two distinct behaviors: A. Passenger side mirror does not adjust itself out of the
B513516
Sep 1, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED. Paint on B-pillar is scratched. Especially noticeable on dark colored paint. Door seal is rubbing against entry opening surfaces.
B513616
Sep 1, 2016
200000 WHEELS
REWORKING THE PVC SEAM SEAL ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL ARCH. PVC Seam Sealer on the right rear inner wheel arch may not have been properly applied. Ineffective manufacturing procedure.
B513716
Sep 1, 2016
200000 WHEELS
REWORKING THE PVC SEAM SEAL ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL ARCH. PVC Seam Sealer on the right rear inner wheel arch may not have been properly applied. Ineffective manufacturing procedure.
B612116
Sep 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING CONTROL UNITS (RANGE) What's New: The Procedure has been updated with additional step: writing new adaptation value This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 21 16 dated September 2016. . The actual r
B512416
Sep 1, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
WATER LEAKING INTO REAR COMPARTMENT. Water is found in rear compartment. CAUSE Seal around fuel filler tube (located by red lines) is not effective. Replace cover pot (bowl).
B611916
Sep 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) - SME FC 21F20D. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. The following codes may be stored in the fault memory of the battery management electronics (SME). 21F20D - SME, safety concept: Switch-off of switc
BMWSEP1616
Sep 1, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TEC34 Brake Pad Repair Set Return. Please review the attached PIB 06 22 16 (B-31-0916-0622). TEC34 Brake Pad Repair Set Return. Please read and follow the instructions carefully. This bulletin has been posted to TIS/Centernet.
BMWSEP1516
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Thermostat Housing Situation (Update 9). Due to supplier delays, part number 11 53 8 674 895 will remain on a maximum ordering restriction of 5 per day. Any orders over this maximum limit will be cancelled. Upon stock arrival, we will manua
BMWSEP1416
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Crankshaft Guide Bearing SIB M11 12 16 (Update). A Service Action Bulletin (SIB M11 12 16) involving F55 and F56 produced between June 2014 and May 2015 was released Friday. There are 8 vehicles affected that have a special ordering procedu
BMWSEP1316
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Thermostat Part Number 11 53 8 635 689 (Update 22). We are no longer in a backorder situation for part number 11 53 8 635 689. However, orders will remain at the limit of 5 per day. We recommend ordering up to 5 per day only if you need
BMWSEP1216
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Thermostat Part Number 11 53 8 635 689 (Update 21). With a large supply currently in transit, we are now raising the maximum ordering quantity to 5 per day. Over 1,200 backorders have been released and should be prepped to ship today. A
BMWSEP1116
Sep 1, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC34 Brake Pad Repair Set Return BMW AG has requested the return of the following part number: 34 11 7 852 969 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped so fa
BMWSEP1016
Sep 1, 2016
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC33 Diesel Particulate Filter Return BMW AG has requested the return of the following part number: 18 30 8 515 092 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped
BMWSEP0916
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Thermostat Housing Situation (Update 8). Due to supplier delays, part number 11 53 8 674 895 will remain on a maximum ordering restriction of 5 per day. We have released over 600 backorders today which will be shipping out shortly. Any orde
B370116
Sep 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VDP PROGRAMMING ABORTS. The system may abort while programming the Vertical Dynamic Platform (VDP) control unit. VDP control unit software
BMWSEP0816
Sep 1, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
Rubber Strip Trim SIB M51 12 16. A Service Action Bulletin (SIB M51 12 16) involving F54 vehicles produced up to August 16, 2016 was released today. There are only 28 vehicles that were released to Dealers affected by this service action. A
BMWSEP0316
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TEC35 Key Wallet M Performance Return. Please review the attached PIB 06 23 16 (B-31-0916-0623). TEC35 Key Wallet M Performance Return. Please read and follow the instructions carefully. This bulletin has been posted to TIS/Centernet.
B612016
Sep 1, 2016
100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
?POWER LOSS AT VERY LOW SOC OF HV BATTERY What's New: ? The Procedure has been updated with additional step: writing new adaptation value. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 20 16 dated January 2017. . The vehicle may exhib
B340716
Sep 1, 2016
050000 PARKING BRAKE
"PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. Parking brake (EMF) sporadically or permanently fails to engage. Check Control Message (CCM) ""Parking brake failed"" is displayed. One or more of the following fault codes are stored in the EMF control unit: o
B611716
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) - SME FC 21F0D0. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. Erroneous fault 21F0D0 ""High-voltage battery, cooling system: Refrigerant shutoff valve jammed closed"" is stored in battery management electronic
BMWSEP0116
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Crankshaft Guide Bearing SIB M11 12 16. A Service Action Bulletin (SIB M11 12 16) involving F55 and F56 produced between June 2014 and May 2015 was released Friday. There are only 8 vehicles affected by this SIB in the US. Please review thi
BMWSEP0216
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Supplementary Page Needed in Owner?s Manual SIB 84 09 16. A Service Information Bulletin (SIB 84 09 16) involving 2 series (F22, F23, F87), 3 series (F30, F31, F34, F80), and 4 series (F32, F33, F36, F82, F83) operator?s manual. The operato
BMWSEP0516
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Thermostat Housing Situation (Update 7). Due to supplier delays, part number 11 53 8 674 895 will remain on a maximum ordering restriction of 5 per day. Any orders over this maximum limit will be cancelled. The supplier is working to instal