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SIB 51 15 16: Windshield new-car delivery hold
Windshield new-car delivery hold on BMW F06/F12/F13 models (2012–2017); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151365 · Jun 2016 · also written SI B51 15 16, B511516
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.
Delivery Stop - Check/Replace Windshield Sealing This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B51 15 16 dated June 2016. INFORMATION Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 15 16 Also written: SI B51 15 16, B511516, 51 15 16, SIB-51-15-16, SI B511516 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151317, 10151365 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B511516 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed May 2016) |
| Models | 640i, 650i, M6 |
| Model years | 2012–2017 |
| Chassis | F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N55, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Visibility › Windshield |
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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