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SIB 52 01 13: Front Crash-Active Headrest Has Limited Height Adjustment

Front Crash-Active Headrest Has Limited Height Adjustment on BMW F06/F12/F13/E90 and other models (2012–2014); BMW gives an adjustment procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150111 · Mar 2013 · also written SI B52 01 13, B520113

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.

Front Crash-Active Headrest Has Limited Height Adjustment. INFORMATION This bulletin will help you understand the features of the crash-active headrest and explain the benefits to your customers and center staff. 1. Learn the safety features and operation of the front seat and crash-active headrest.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 52 01 13
Also written: SI B52 01 13, B520113, 52 01 13, SIB-52-01-13, SI B520113
NHTSA ID10149444, 10150111 (revisions)
Document IDs filed520113
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Feb 2013)
Models320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, 640i, 650i, ActiveHybrid 3, M6
Model years2012–2014
ChassisF06, F12, F13, E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags
Seats

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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