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SIB 51 49 16: Convertible top squeak
Convertible top squeak on BMW F22/F23 models (2015–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146545 · Feb 2017 · also written SI B51 49 16, B514916
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.
CREAKING NOISE ON SIDE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP NEAR CENTER/FRONT . While driving on uneven surface, creaking noises are heard from the area near the top of the window or from the top of the A-pillar. Friction between convertible seal and the windshield or side window.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 49 16 Also written: SI B51 49 16, B514916, 51 49 16, SIB-51-49-16, SI B514916 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146545 |
| Document IDs filed | B514916 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, 230i, M235i, M240i |
| Model years | 2015–2017 |
| Chassis | F22, F23 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars |
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.