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SI B01 12 14
Warranties

November 2014
Warranties

SUBJECT

M57 Diesel Engine Throttle Valve (for EGR): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles
MODEL

E90 (3 Series Sedan 335d)
Model Year 2010
With the M57 diesel engine
INFORMATION

BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) is extending the limited warranty for the M57 diesel engine’s
throttle valve (for EGR) on the above-referenced vehicle to:
10 years/120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from the original in-service date.

Component Item #4: Throttle Valve
(for EGR)
This “component-specific” limited
warranty extension applies to defects
in materials and workmanship and is
subject to the applicable New
Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty’s
exclusions and limitations, in addition
to the vehicle and coverage eligibility
requirements.

This bulletin is a notice of a “limited warranty extension.” This is not a notice of a Recall or Service Action.
There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter – VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA sent VIN-specific customer notification letters. A sample letter is
attached.
Eligible BMW Vehicles
To assist you in identifying eligible vehicles, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the
following “Vehicle Comment,” shown below:

BMW of North America, LLC has extended this vehicle’s M57 diesel engine throttle
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valve (for EGR) limited warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first,
as determined from the original in-service date. Please see SI B01 12 14.
Note: Always check the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry “Vehicle Comments” and the “Repair History
(Claims)” sections first before performing any repairs.
PARTS INFORMATION

Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC/ETK), using the customer’s VIN to locate the replacement part
numbers.
Note: Only order the necessary parts, in the quantities needed, for customers’ vehicles that have confirmed
failures.
Also, refer to ETK and the repair instructions for onetime-use fasteners and component information regarding
additional and/or replacement screws, gaskets and seals that need to be installed and claimed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

The M57 diesel engine’s throttle valve (for EGR) limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles,
whichever occurs first, applies to “eligible US-specification BMW vehicles” that are registered, operated and have
their covered repair performed by an authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico).
The existing limited warranty coverage for all other parts has not changed.
Ineligible vehicles or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered under this limited warranty
extension.
Should the M57 diesel engine’s throttle valve (for EGR) fail again, this component is covered by the remaining
portion of the extended limited warranty coverage period.
Claim this work with the defect code and KSD2 labor operations provided below.
Defect Code:

11 71 90 98 00

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 00 006

Refer to KSD2

Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults)

Refer to KSD2

Connect an approved battery
charger/power supply (indicated in
KSD2 as “Charging battery”)

Work time (WT)

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test
module

Refer to KSD2

Removing and installing or replacing
throttle valve (for EGR)

And:
61 21 528
And:
61 00 006
And:
11 71 525

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Labor operation code 00 00 006 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair,
use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of
the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the “Search” button, and then enter the
applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in “006,” it is not considered a Main labor operation.
Work time (WT) labor operation 61 00 006 requires an individual punch time and an explanation in the claim
comments section.
Additional work as Necessary
Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

11 99 000

Work time (WT)

Additional work to clean throttle valve
for EGR-related components

Even though work time labor operation code 11 99 000 ends in “000,” it is not considered a Main labor operation.
Work time (WT) labor operation 11 99 000 requires an individual punch time.
Sublet – Bulk Materials

Sublet Code 4

Reimbursement for repair-related bulk
See sublet reimbursement
materials (Please do not use BMW part
calculation below
numbers for claim submission)

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming used quantities of repair-related bulk materials:
z

BMW part numbers at dealer net plus handling; or

z

Other materials not available through BMW and obtained locally are at cost plus 20 percent.

Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount in the claim comment section.
Previous Customer-pay Repairs – Limited Warranty Extension Reimbursement
As provided and outlined in the “Customer Notification” letter, under this extended limited warranty, BMW of
North America, LLC will provide reimbursement for “qualifying customer-pay repairs” that were performed on an
eligible vehicle prior to the release of the customer notification.
Customer pay repairs, when they were performed, are subject to the applicable New Vehicle/SAV Limited
Warranty’s exclusions and limitations, in addition to the vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements.
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues do not qualify for
reimbursement.
For a customer to request reimbursement for a “qualifying customer-pay repair” performed either by an authorized
BMW center or independent repair shop, please have him/her submit his/her reimbursement request online at
www.BMW-RP.com.
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This website provides information regarding the required supporting documentation and alternative methods to
submit a reimbursement request.
ATTACHMENTS

View PDF attachment B011214_EGR_Throttle_Valve_Sample_Customer_Letter.
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