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SIB 01 17 18: Airbag service information
Airbag service information on BMW E46/E70/E71/E72 models (2006–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149558 · Oct 2018 · also written SI B01 17 18, B011718
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.
For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component-specific?
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 01 17 18 Also written: SI B01 17 18, B011718, 01 17 18, SIB-01-17-18, SI B011718 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149558 |
| Document IDs filed | B011718 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 325CI, 330CI, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M |
| Model years | 2006–2014 |
| Chassis | E46, E70, E71, E72 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags 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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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.