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SIB 26 01 14: Driveshaft Technical Service
Driveshaft Technical Service on BMW E70/E71/F15 models (2007–2015); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147669 · Mar 2015 · also written SI B26 01 14, B260114
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.
Driveshaft technical service. This service information bulletin supersedes SI B26 01 14 dated august 2014. Perform the procedure outlined in this service information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery or the next time they are in the shop for maintenance or repairs.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 26 01 14 Also written: SI B26 01 14, B260114, 26 01 14, SIB-26-01-14, SI B260114 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10148260, 10148094, 10056722, 10148219, 10058491, 10147669 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 260114, B-260114, B260114, SIB-26-01-14 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2014) |
| Models | X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2007–2015 |
| Chassis | E70, E71, F15 |
| Engines | M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint |
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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