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NHTSA 10058471: Battery cracking
Battery cracking on BMW F10 models (2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10058471 · Jun 2015
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
Some vehicles b+ cable to 12V battery will corrode overtime and break causing output to dc/dc converter to be interrupted. Model 2011-13 activehybrid 5, 7.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10058471 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10058471 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-12-19=15 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Model years | 2013 |
| Chassis | F10 |
| Engines | N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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