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SIB 72 05 07: Seat belt warranty extension

Seat belt warranty extension on BMW E90/E92/E93 models (2007); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10040049 · Apr 2011 · also written SI B72 05 07, B720507

What it covers

A warranty extension means BMW will repair the listed part at no cost on eligible cars within the stated age and mileage. Check eligibility for your VIN with a BMW center before paying for this repair.

A software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. The position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. E92.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 72 05 07
Also written: SI B72 05 07, B720507, 72 05 07, SIB-72-05-07, SI B720507
NHTSA ID10040049
Document IDs filedSIB-72-05-07
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models3 Series
Model years2007
ChassisE90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
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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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.