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SIB 51 36 16: Reworking the pvc seam seal on the right rear wheel arch

Reworking the pvc seam seal on the right rear wheel arch on BMW F32/F33/F36 models (2015–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146833 · Sep 2016 · also written SI B51 36 16, B513616

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.

REWORKING THE PVC SEAM SEAL ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL ARCH. PVC Seam Sealer on the right rear inner wheel arch may not have been properly applied. Ineffective manufacturing procedure.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 36 16
Also written: SI B51 36 16, B513616, 51 36 16, SIB-51-36-16, SI B513616
NHTSA ID10146833
Document IDs filedB513616
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models428i, 430i, 435i, 440i
Model years2015–2017
ChassisF32, F33, F36
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N55
Component (NHTSA)Wheels

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.