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SIB 01 10 16: Fuel tank leak check warranty extension
Fuel tank leak check warranty extension on N55 engines (2012–2016); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146992 · Aug 2016 · also written SI B01 10 16, B011016
What it covers
A warranty extension means BMW will repair the listed part at no cost on eligible cars within the stated age and mileage. Check eligibility for your VIN with a BMW center before paying for this repair.
N55 pressure switch - leak diagnosis module (nvld): Limited warranty extension to 10 YEARS/120,000 miles.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 01 10 16 Also written: SI B01 10 16, B011016, 01 10 16, SIB-01-10-16, SI B011016 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146992 |
| Document IDs filed | B011016 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 640i, 740i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, X3, X4, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2012–2016 |
| Chassis | F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F25, F26, F30 |
| Engines | N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment |
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.