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SIB 01 16 18: Airbag class-action settlement
Airbag class-action settlement on BMW E46/E53/E70/E71 and other models (2006–2015); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153726 · Jan 2019 · also written SI B01 16 18, B011618
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.
Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 01 16 18 Also written: SI B01 16 18, B011618, 01 16 18, SIB-01-16-18, SI B011618 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149557, 10153726 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B011618 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Oct 2018) |
| Models | 1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 325CI, 325i, 328, 328i, 330CI, 330i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3, X1 SAV, X3, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M |
| Model years | 2006–2015 |
| Chassis | E46, E53, E70, E71, E72, E82, E83, E84, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63, S65 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module Electrical System |
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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