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SIB 11 09 08: Engine mounts cracking

Engine mounts cracking on BMW E82/E88/E90/E92 and other models (2010–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10034668 · Jul 2010 · also written SI B11 09 08, B110908

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.

Alternator drive belt broken. During normal driving, the front engine mounts allow the engine to move slightly on the front axle carrier.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 11 09 08
Also written: SI B11 09 08, B110908, 11 09 08, SIB-11-09-08, SI B110908
NHTSA ID10034668
Document IDs filedSI-B11-09-08
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 3 Series
Model years2010–2011
ChassisE82, E88, E90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump

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.

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