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SIB 54 02 18: Convertible top noise
Convertible top noise on BMW F32/F33/F36/F82 and other models (2014–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10135038 · Feb 2018 · also written SI B54 02 18, B540218
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.
NOISES FROM THE C-PILLAR AREA OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP: Cracking or clicking noises can be heard from the rear area of the convertible top (C-pillar area) when driving on uneven roads.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 54 02 18 Also written: SI B54 02 18, B540218, 54 02 18, SIB-54-02-18, SI B540218 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10135038 |
| Document IDs filed | B540218 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, M4 |
| Model years | 2014–2018 |
| Chassis | F32, F33, F36, F82, F83 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N55, S55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure › Body |
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.