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SIB 16 02 12: Fuel tank leak check service information
Fuel tank leak check service information on BMW E90/E92/E93/F10 and other models (2011–2013); BMW shared service information.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150319 · Oct 2012 · also written SI B16 02 12, B160212
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.
SI B16 02 12 Fuel Supply Systems October 2012 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B16 02 12 dated July 2012. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT TeileClearing for Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) System.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 16 02 12 Also written: SI B16 02 12, B160212, 16 02 12, SIB-16-02-12, SI B160212 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150319 |
| Document IDs filed | 160212 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328i, 335i, 528i, 535i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Model years | 2011–2013 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F10, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Fuel System Gasoline |
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.