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SIB 51 08 15: Retrofit for Missing Rear Seat Through-Load Option

Retrofit for Missing Rear Seat Through-Load Option on BMW F82/F83 models (2015–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151412 · Aug 2015 · also written SI B51 08 15, B510815

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.

Retrofit for Missing Rear Seat Through-Load Option. The rear seat through-load capability is 100% standard option for F83 (M4 Convertible) 2015 model year. Some vehicles may have this option is missing.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 08 15
Also written: SI B51 08 15, B510815, 51 08 15, SIB-51-08-15, SI B510815
NHTSA ID10151412
Document IDs filedB510815
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsM4
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF82, F83
EnginesS55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Seats
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

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.