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SIB 51 11 12: Body Equipment March 2015 Technical Service

Body Equipment March 2015 Technical Service on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2013); BMW gives an adjustment procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147678 · Mar 2015 · also written SI B51 11 12, B511112

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.

Body Equipment March 2015 Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 11 12 dated March 2012. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Engine Hood Does Not Open Properly. The engine hood cannot be opened or it is only unlocking on one side.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 11 12
Also written: SI B51 11 12, B511112, 51 11 12, SIB-51-11-12, SI B511112
NHTSA ID10147678
Document IDs filedB511112
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3
Model years2012–2013
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body › Hood

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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