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SIB 72 02 15: Seat Belt Flaps when Soft Top Open

Seat Belt Flaps when Soft Top Open on BMW F22/F23 models (2015–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147213 · Jul 2015 · also written SI B72 02 15, B720215

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.

Seat Belt Flaps when Soft Top Open. CAUSE The seat belt is directly in line with the wind.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 72 02 15
Also written: SI B72 02 15, B720215, 72 02 15, SIB-72-02-15, SI B720215
NHTSA ID10147213
Document IDs filedB720215
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, M235i
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF22, F23
EnginesN20, N55
Component (NHTSA)Seat Belts

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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.