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SIB 51 05 16: SUBJECT Steering Column Upper Joint Cover Trim Shows Creasing
SUBJECT Steering Column Upper Joint Cover Trim Shows Creasing on BMW F48 models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151102 · Feb 2016 · also written SI B51 05 16, B510516
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SUBJECT Steering Column Upper Joint Cover Trim Shows Creasing. Customer can see a crease in the upper steering column joint trim, especially when moved into the lower position. Tensioning of the upper steering column joint trim
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 05 16 Also written: SI B51 05 16, B510516, 51 05 16, SIB-51-05-16, SI B510516 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151102 |
| Document IDs filed | B510516 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X1, X1 SAV |
| Model years | 2016 |
| Chassis | F48 |
| Engines | B46/B48 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 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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