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SIB 51 27 15: Radiator new-car delivery hold
Radiator new-car delivery hold on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2013–2016); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147252 · Sep 2015 · also written SI B51 27 15, B512715
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.
Under certain conditions, the additional radiator could not be cooled sufficiently. This could cause the engine to overheat. The engine power would be reduced and a Check Control Message would appear.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 27 15 Also written: SI B51 27 15, B512715, 51 27 15, SIB-51-27-15, SI B512715 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147252 |
| Document IDs filed | B512715 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 328i, 335i |
| Model years | 2013–2016 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator 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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- SIB 17 04 10 Radiator inspection Radiator inspection on BMW E89/E90/E92/E93 models (2010); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Oct 2010
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