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SIB 17 01 18: Steering replacement

Steering replacement on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2016–2018); the fix is replacing the affected part.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10160335 · Apr 2019 · also written SI B17 01 18, B170118

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.

HEATER HOSE IS CONTACTING THE STEERING SHAFT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B17 01 18 dated April 2018.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 17 01 18
Also written: SI B17 01 18, B170118, 17 01 18, SIB-17-01-18, SI B170118
NHTSA ID10138384, 10160252, 10160335 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB170118
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Apr 2018)
Models530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 640i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 750LI, M760i
Model years2016–2018
ChassisG11, G12, G30, G31, G32, F06, F12, F13
EnginesB46/B48, B57, B58, N55, N63, N74
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System
Equipment
Steering

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.