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SIB 11 16 14: Timing chain inspection
Timing chain inspection on M57/N52/N54/N55/N57/N62/N63 engines (2007–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10211851 · Mar 2022 · also written SI B11 16 14, B111614
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.
This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing Chain are NOT mandatory Technical Campaigns or Recalls.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 16 14 Also written: SI B11 16 14, B111614, 11 16 14, SIB-11-16-14, SI B111614 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10148163, 10147068, 10147656, 10057338, 10147127, 10151071, 10211851 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 111614, B111614, SIB-11-16-14 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2014) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 640i, 7 Series, 740i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2007–2018 |
| Chassis | G32, E60, E70, E71, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F30 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
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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