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SIB 01 15 15: Front Propeller (Drive) Shaft
Front Propeller (Drive) Shaft on BMW E70/E71/E72 models (2011–2014); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151396 · Aug 2015 · also written SI B01 15 15, B011515
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.
Front Propeller (Drive) Shaft: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the: ?
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 01 15 15 Also written: SI B01 15 15, B011515, 01 15 15, SIB-01-15-15, SI B011515 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151396 |
| Document IDs filed | B011515 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M |
| Model years | 2011–2014 |
| Chassis | E70, E71, E72 |
| Engines | N55, N57, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft |
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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