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SIB 01 31 18: Air bags service information
Air bags service information on BMW E70/E71/E82/E83 and other models (2007–2015); BMW shared service information.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10160287 · Apr 2019 · also written SI B01 31 18, B013118
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.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 01 31 18 Also written: SI B01 31 18, B013118, 01 31 18, SIB-01-31-18, SI B013118 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10160244, 10160287 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B013118 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 328, 328i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3, X1 SAV, X3, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2007–2015 |
| Chassis | E70, E71, E82, E83, E84, E88, E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S65 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags |
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.