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SIB 54 01 13: MWhite Wear Marks on Canvas Top
MWhite Wear Marks on Canvas Top on BMW E82/E88 models (2008–2013); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149345 · Apr 2013 · also written SI B54 01 13, B540113
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.
MWhite Wear Marks on Canvas Top. Wear marks appear on the convertible top on the left and/or right side C-pillar areas. A For vehicles produced to December 12, 2011 1. Replace the defective canvas convertible top. 2. With the defective canvas cover removed, the current main pillars must be replaced.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 54 01 13 Also written: SI B54 01 13, B540113, 54 01 13, SIB-54-01-13, SI B540113 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149345 |
| Document IDs filed | 540113 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 128i, 135i |
| Model years | 2008–2013 |
| Chassis | E82, E88 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure |
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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