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SIB 61 15 14: Neck Warmer Not Working

Neck Warmer Not Working on BMW F32/F33/F36 models (2014–2015); BMW shared service information.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148121 · Jul 2014 · also written SI B61 15 14, B611514

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.

Neck Warmer Not Working. The neck warmer function (NWR) is not working and the LEDs in the NWR control element do not light up. The neck warmer functions properly after switching the ignition off and on again.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 15 14
Also written: SI B61 15 14, B611514, 61 15 14, SIB-61-15-14, SI B611514
NHTSA ID10148121
Document IDs filed611514
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models428i, 435i
Model years2014–2015
ChassisF32, F33, F36
EnginesN20, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Seats

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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