NHTSA ID Number: 10153729
Manufacturer Communication Number: B012618
TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-25
Summary
EPS STEERING GEAR FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES: ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILEAGE.
TIS Service Bulletin
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SI B01 26 18
Warranties
January 2019
Technical Service
EPS STEERING GEAR FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES: ELECTRIC
MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION
TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILEAGE
MODEL
F22 (228i Coupe)
(N20) Model Years
2014 and 2015 from
produced 2/25/2014 to
5/12/2015
F22 (228i Coupe A)
(N20) Model Years
2014 and 2015
produced from
9/10/2013 to 5/13/2015
F22 (228i Coupe A
PZEV/SULEV) (N26)
Model Year 2015
produced from
8/21/2014 to 5/13/2015
F23 (228i Convertible
A) (N20) Model Years
2015 and 2016
produced from
12/4/2014 to 5/13/2015
F30 (320i Sedan) (N20)
Model Years 2012,
2013, 2014 and 2015
produced 6/1/2012 to
5/12/2015
F30 (320i Sedan A)
(N20) Model Years
2012, 2013, 2014 and
2015 produced from
3/30/2012 to 5/1/32015
F30 (320i Sedan SA)
(N20) Model Years
2014 and 2015
produced from
8/2/2013 and
5/13/2015
F30 (320i Sedan A SA)
(N20) Model Years
2014 and 2015
produced from
7/31/2013 to
5/19/2015)
F30 (328i Sedan) (N20)
Model Years 2012,
2013, 2014 and 2015
produced from
12/15/2011 to
5/12/2015
F30 (328i Sedan A)
(N20) Model Years
2012, 2013, 2014 and
2015 produced from
10/19/2011 to
5/18/2015
F30 (328i Sedan SA)
(N20) Model Years
2012, 2013, 2014 and
2015 produced from
3/28/2012 to 5/14/2015
F30 (328i Sedan A SA)
(N20) Model Year
2012, 2013, 2014 and
2015 produced from
2/20/2012 to 5/19/2015
F30 (328i Sedan A
PZEV/SULEV) (N26)
Model Years 2014 and
2015 produced from
6/28/2013 to 5/18/2015
F30 (328i Sedan A SA
PZEV/SULEV) (N26)
Model Years 2014 and
2015 produced from
1/25/2014 to 1/30/2015
F30 (335i Sedan A)
F30 (335i Sedan) (N55)
(N55) Model Years
Model Years 2014 and
2014 and 2015
2015 produced from
produced from
6/28/2013 to 5/11/2015
6/21/2013 to 5/18/2015
F30 (335i Sedan SA)
(N55) Model Years
2014 and 2015
produced from
8/2/2013 to 5/13/2015
F30 (335i Sedan A SA)
(N55) Model Years
2014 and 2015
produced from
7/10/2013 to 5/19/2015
F30 (328d Sedan A)
(N47T) Model Years
2014 and 2015
produced from
6/24/2013 to 5/18/2015
F32 (428i Coupe A)
(N20) Model Years
2014 and 2015
produced 7/1/2013 to
5/18/2015
F32 (428i Coupe A
PZEV/SULEV) (N26)
Model Years 2014 and
2015 produced
7/22/2013 to 5/18/2015
F36 (428i Gran Coupe
F36 (428i Gran Coupe
A PZEV/SULEV) N26
A) (N20) Model Year
Model Year 2015
2015 produced
produced 3/6/2014 to
3/19/2014 to 5/11/2015
5/11/2015
F32 (428i Coupe)
(N20) Model Years
2014 and 2015
produced from
8/19/2013 to 5/7/2015
Note: Excluding vehicles with option code with 02VL
Also, within the Model ranges listed above, there are affected vehicles (flagged as noted below) and other
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vehicles which will have this issue addressed by SI B32 08 18.
The “Model” information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor.
ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
To determination a vehicle’s eligibility and to confirm this coverage applies, always perform a VIN-specific
DCSnet Warranty Inquiry first.
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this “assembly component-specific” extended limited
warranty coverage, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the VIN and Componentspecific “Vehicle Comment” shown below:
SI B 01 26 18 (DC 32 10 90 39 00): For this vehicle, the EPS steering gear electric motor
mounting bolts limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended
to 10 years or 120,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is
subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to
the BMW
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by
selecting “Coverage, Policy and Coding” prior to performing any repair.
INFORMATION
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) is extending the limited warranty for the
bolts for the electric motor of the power steering gear to:
• 10 Years/120,000 Miles
This “EPS electric motor mounting bolt-specific” limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or
workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the
BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Important Note: Beyond 4/50, any other EPS steering gear failures that also require the
assembly to be replaced are NOT covered under the terms of this assembly componentspecific no time (age) or mileage coverage.
Note: This bulletin is 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
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a
phased release.
SITUATION
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For the basic steering gears, due to corrosion, the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose,
missing or broken.
CORRECTION
The steering gear is to be replaced if one or more of the five (5) screws are either loose, missing or broken.
PROCEDURE
When a vehicle arrives at your center experiencing the symptoms described in the situation above:
1. Disconnect the battery according the REP 61 20 900.
2. Remove the front underbody protection according to REP 51 47 490.
3. Visually inspect the (5) screws securing the power pack to the
steering gear.
4. If any of the screws in the five (5) indicated locations are found
loose, missing or sheared off, replace the steering gear.
5. Following repair instructions REP 32 13 572, replace the steering gear.
6. Following repair instructions REP 32 00 155, perform a wheel alignment.
7. Reconnect the battery.
8. Connect the vehicle to ISTA/D and perform a vehicle test.
9. Work through the measures plan and program the vehicle using ISTA 4.12.30 or higher.
Target integration level
F020-18-07-531 or higher
Note that ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the
latest software.
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10 ).
10. Delete the fault memory.
11. For vehicles with sports suspension settings, install the underride protection.
12. Install the front underbody protection according to REP 51 47 490.
PARTS INFORMATION
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Part Number
Description
Quantity
32 10 6 891 186
Steering gear, electrical, LHD
1
33 30 6 787 062
Combination nut
2
32 30 6 778 609
1
32 10 6 797 242
ASA bolt
2
33 32 6 768 884
Hexagon collar nut
2
Also refer to ETK/EPC and the ITSA repair instructions for onetime-use fasteners/screws and other information
regarding repair-related gaskets, seals, fluid and/or lubricants that also need to be replaced/used and claimed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Applicable Models vehicles that are still within the 4 year/50,000 Mile New Vehicle Limited
Warranty
For all covered EPS steering gear replacements, please submit your claim using the standard AIR/KSD2 Defect
Codes and labor operations (including diagnosis
Applicable Models vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 Mile New Vehicle Limited
Warranty but still within 10 year/120,000 mile Extended Limited Warranty
The EPS electric motor mounting bolt-specific limited warranty extension to the 10 years/120,000 miles limit
applies to “eligible US-specification BMW vehicles” registered, operated and have their covered repair
performed by an authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico).
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