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SIB 24 06 12: Transmission replacement

Transmission replacement on BMW E82/E88 models (2011); the fix is replacing the affected part.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150369 · Dec 2012 · also written SI B24 06 12, B240612

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.

ActiveE: Additional Steps for Transmission Removal/Replacement. When a transmission removal or replacement is required on an ActiveE vehicle, the additional steps below are required. This procedure information is not included in the repair instructions.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 24 06 12
Also written: SI B24 06 12, B240612, 24 06 12, SIB-24-06-12, SI B240612
NHTSA ID10150369
Document IDs filed240612
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series
Model years2011
ChassisE82, E88
EnginesN52, N54, N55
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.

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