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SIB 33 01 15: Differential cracking
Differential cracking on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2009–2016); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147198 · Jul 2015 · also written SI B33 01 15, B330115
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.
Cracking in Rear Differential Mount Bushing. During inspection, the rear differential mount in the rear axle support shows signs of cracking.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 33 01 15 Also written: SI B33 01 15, B330115, 33 01 15, SIB-33-01-15, SI B330115 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147198 |
| Document IDs filed | B330115 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series M, 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M5 |
| Model years | 2009–2016 |
| Chassis | E60, E82, F01, F02, F07, F10, F30 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train Structure |
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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