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SIB 33 04 16: Clutch new-car delivery hold

Clutch new-car delivery hold on BMW F06/F10/F12/F13 and other models (2011–2017); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146822 · Sep 2016 · also written SI B33 04 16, B330416

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 REAR-AXLE DIFFERENTIAL This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 33 04 16 dated August 2016 The vehicle delivery stop has been lifted.. The rear differential emits a loud noise. Manufacturing defect in the rear differential limited slip clutch pack.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 33 04 16
Also written: SI B33 04 16, B330416, 33 04 16, SIB-33-04-16, SI B330416
NHTSA ID10147540, 10147013, 10146822 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB330416
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jul 2016)
Models528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, 640i, 650i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6
Model years2011–2017
ChassisF06, F10, F12, F13, F80, F82, F83, F87, E60, F07, F30
EnginesN20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S55, S63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Power Train
Service Brakes

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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