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SIB 54 03 16: Convertible top service information

Convertible top service information on BMW F22/F23 models (2015–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146835 · Sep 2016 · also written SI B54 03 16, B540316

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.

THE HEADLINER RETAINING STRAPS ARE TORN OR CHAFED.Customer notices torn or chafed headliner bands (straps) or headliner. Convertible top tensioning bands develop tears and may result in a damaged headliner.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 54 03 16
Also written: SI B54 03 16, B540316, 54 03 16, SIB-54-03-16, SI B540316
NHTSA ID10146835
Document IDs filedB540316
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, M235i
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF22, F23
EnginesN20, N55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment

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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