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SIB 54 04 16: Convertible top failure
Convertible top failure on BMW F22/F23 models (2015–2017); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146589 · Mar 2017 · also written SI B54 04 16, B540416
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.
SERVICE ACTION: CONVERTIBLE ROOF: TENSIONING STRAP REPLACEMENT What's new: ? Procedure in attachment corrected . The tensioning strap that is fastened to the headliner could fail during convertible top operation. Convertible top could be damaged by tensioning strap failure (approx. 10% of vehicles).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 54 04 16 Also written: SI B54 04 16, B540416, 54 04 16, SIB-54-04-16, SI B540416 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146747, 10150976, 10146589 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B540416 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2016) |
| Models | 228i, 230i, M235i, M240i |
| Model years | 2015–2017 |
| Chassis | F22, F23 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Structure Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly |
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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