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NHTSA 10162405: Wear Marks on the C-pillar Area of the Soft Top Canvas

Wear Marks on the C-pillar Area of the Soft Top Canvas on BMW E82/E88 models (2008–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10162405 · Jul 2019

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.

Wear Marks on the C-pillar Area of the Soft Top Canvas. Wear marks may form on the soft top cover in the C-pillar area, above or below the canvas seam and or along the seam. These wear marks may be visible on one or both sides and are generally less than 4mm in diameter.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10162405
NHTSA ID10162405
Document IDs filed541409
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models128i, 135i
Model years2008–2013
ChassisE82, E88
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

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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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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