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SIB 01 29 18: Power window class-action settlement

Power window class-action settlement on N63 engines (2008–2017); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10167978 · Oct 2019 · also written SI B01 29 18, B012918

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.

N63 ENGINE VEHICLES: CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR ENGINE OILCONSUMPTION/BATTER. What's New: The short-term extension window of one (1) year/12,000 miles from date of the settlement has expired.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 01 29 18
Also written: SI B01 29 18, B012918, 01 29 18, SIB-01-29-18, SI B012918
NHTSA ID10149561, 10163992, 10167978 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB012918
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Oct 2018)
Models1 Series M, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 650i, 750i, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, B7 ALPINA, X5, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid
Model years2008–2017
ChassisE60, E70, E71, E72, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13
EnginesN63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
Engine
Equipment
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

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.