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SIB 51 14 16: Rear Spoiler Screw Connection Corroded

Rear Spoiler Screw Connection Corroded on BMW E90/E92/E93/F07 and other models (2013–2017); BMW gives an adjustment procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151364 · Jun 2016 · also written SI B51 14 16, B511416

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.

Rear Spoiler Screw Connection Corroded. The flange nuts for the rear spoiler adjustment may be corroded. Damage to coating of screw connection

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 14 16
Also written: SI B51 14 16, B511416, 51 14 16, SIB-51-14-16, SI B511416
NHTSA ID10151364
Document IDs filedB511416
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models328i, 330i, 335i, 340i, 5 Series Gran Turismo
Model years2013–2017
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F07, F30, F31, F34
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N52, N55, N63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

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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