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SIB 32 06 12: Steering service information

Steering service information on BMW F25 models (2011–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150374 · Dec 2012 · also written SI B32 06 12, B320612

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.

Vehicle Drifts to the Right when Traveling Straight Ahead. The customer complains the vehicle drifts to the right when traveling straight ahead, on an even road surface, without braking. This procedure does not apply for a steering wheel that is not centered when driving straight ahead. 1. Tires 2.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 32 06 12
Also written: SI B32 06 12, B320612, 32 06 12, SIB-32-06-12, SI B320612
NHTSA ID10150374
Document IDs filed320612
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX3
Model years2011–2013
ChassisF25
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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