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SIB 17 05 17: Thermostat rattle
Thermostat rattle on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2016–2018); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146677 · Aug 2017 · also written SI B17 05 17, B170517
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 MOUNT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THERMOSTAT. There may be a rattling noise coming from the engine area at the transmission oil cooler thermostat or (on xDrive models only) the transmission oil cooler lines coming into contact with the left front output shaft.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 17 05 17 Also written: SI B17 05 17, B170517, 17 05 17, SIB-17-05-17, SI B170517 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146677 |
| Document IDs filed | B170517 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 550i, 750LI |
| Model years | 2016–2018 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, G30, G31, E60, F07, F10 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train |
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.