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SIB 51 18 06: Door service information

Door service information on BMW E90/E92/E93 models (2007–2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10039592 · May 2011 · also written SI B51 18 06, B511806

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.

The painted surface on the interior door handle may peel due to exposure to hand creams and sun-tanning lotions.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 18 06
Also written: SI B51 18 06, B511806, 51 18 06, SIB-51-18-06, SI B511806
NHTSA ID10039592
Document IDs filedSIB-51-18-06
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models3 Series
Model years2007–2010
ChassisE90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body › Door

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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