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SIB 52 04 17: Seat noise
Seat noise on BMW E60/F07/F10/F30 models (2010–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146680 · Aug 2017 · also written SI B52 04 17, B520417
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.
BACKREST NOISES WHEN UNDER LOAD. Pop noise coming from seat backrest when pressure exerted toward rear or while pulling away from a stop. Friction between top right rivet holding lordosis (back Lumbar support) valve block and backrest cushion spring.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 52 04 17 Also written: SI B52 04 17, B520417, 52 04 17, SIB-52-04-17, SI B520417 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146680 |
| Document IDs filed | B520417 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, M5 |
| Model years | 2010–2017 |
| Chassis | E60, F07, F10, F30 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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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