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SIB 72 03 21: Seat belts service information
Seat belts service information on BMW F90 models (2018–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10200485 · May 2021 · also written SI B72 03 21, B720321
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.
M5 CS PRECRASH SAFETY BELT TENSIONING TRIGGERS PREMATURELY IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS: In certain situations, when the vehicle is being driven more dynamically and repeated heavy braking may berequired, the Precrash Safety Belt tightening application may activate even though there is no presence of a hazardous situation.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 72 03 21 Also written: SI B72 03 21, B720321, 72 03 21, SIB-72-03-21, SI B720321 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10200485 |
| Document IDs filed | B720321 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | M5 |
| Model years | 2018–2021 |
| Chassis | F90 |
| Engines | S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Seat Belts |
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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