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SIB 12 26 18: Starter cracking
Starter cracking on BMW G11/G12/F30/F31 and other models (2015–2017); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149965 · Sep 2018 · also written SI B12 26 18, B122618
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.
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE STARTER MOTOR F30/G12 PHEV. Due to high impact energy when engaging, the circlip for the starter motor pinion positioning may break which may cause the pinion to move in the direction of the starter jaw, causing a a damage of the starter motor.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 26 18 Also written: SI B12 26 18, B122618, 12 26 18, SIB-12-26-18, SI B122618 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149965 |
| Document IDs filed | B122618 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 3, M760LI |
| Model years | 2015–2017 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N55, N63, N74 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Starter Assembly Engine Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
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.