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SIB 54 04 19: Convertible top noise

Convertible top noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2019); BMW gives an adjustment procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10160346 · Apr 2019 · also written SI B54 04 19, B540419

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.

CRACKING NOISE FROM ROOF OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES . A cracking noise can be heard from the roof area while driving over rough roads. The noise can only be heard when the top is fully closed. Interference between the convertible top hinge and adjustment stop screw.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 54 04 19
Also written: SI B54 04 19, B540419, 54 04 19, SIB-54-04-19, SI B540419
NHTSA ID10160263, 10160346 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB540419
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsI8
Model years2019
ChassisI12, I15
EnginesB38
Component (NHTSA)Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Structure
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

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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