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01 02 21_N63R CHARGE-AIR INTERCOOLER: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

SIB 01 02 21
N63R CHARGE-AIR INTERCOOLER: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 15
YEARS/150,000 MILES

2021-11-23

MODEL
E-Series

MY

Model Description

G12

2018

750i Sedan

G12

2018

G30

2018

750i xDrive Sedan
M550i xDrive
Sedan

Production Dates
February 27, 2017 – February 26,
2018
March 1, 2017 – February 26, 2018

Engine

March 1, 2017 – June 26, 2018

N63R

N63R
N63R

Note: The Model information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor, the MY
2018 G12 ALPINA B7 xDrive Model vehicle is not included.
ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty
coverage, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the Vehicle Comment below:
Please see SI B01 02 21 (DC 17 51 90 03 00). For this vehicle, the Charge-Air Intercoolers
limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15
years/150,000 miles, as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is
subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that
applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of
Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section.
If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by
selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.

SITUATION
Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North
America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the
limited warranty for the vehicle’s Charge Air
Intercooler to:

15 years/150,000 miles, as
determined by the vehicle’s original
in-service date.
This component-specific limited warranty
extension applies to defects in materials or
workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions criteria that
applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Note: This bulletin is notice of a “limited warranty extension.” It 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.

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Customer Notification Letter
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.

CAUSE
Over time, the Charge-Air Intercoolers may develop internal corrosion, this can cause a build-up of gas
pressure in the Charge-Air Intercooler’s low-temperature cooling circuit.
Depending on the degree of gas formation and the amount of over-pressure it causes to build up, an over-flow
of coolant may occur.

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
If a Model vehicle listed above arrives Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warning light on and/or a low coolant
level indicator lamp/Check Control Message (CCM) will display, performing a Vehicle Test and the
corresponding test modules and/or diagnose the cooling system, replace one or both Charge-Air Intercoolers as
required.
Additionally, any other repair that requires the replacement of the Charge-Air Intercoolers due to a defect with
their material and workmanship is also covered under the extended time and mileage limits described in this
bulletin.

PARTS INFORMATION
Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETK/EPC), using the customer’s VIN to locate the applicable
replacement part numbers.
Part Number:
17 51 8 619 390
17 51 8 619 391

Description:
Charge-air cooler, cylinder 1-4
Charge-air cooler, cylinder 5-8

Quantity:
1
1

Description:
BMW Antifreeze/Coolant (1 gal) - HT-12 (concentrate)

Quantity:
Sublet as needed

HT-12 Antifreeze RTU (Bulk 1/10 Liter) (Pre-mix)

Sublet as needed

Bulk Material
Part Number:
83 19 2 468 442
Or:
83 19 5 A32 851

Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have
confirmed failures.
“Only in conjunction with” parts: When applicable, if ETK/EPC item identifies additional part(s)
that must also be replaced/installed “in-conjunction” with performing a covered repair, these
“required” additional items are also covered under the terms of this extended limited warranty.
Also refer to ETK/EPC and the 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.

CLAIM INFORMATION
This component-specific limited warranty extension to 15 years/150,000 miles applies to eligible USspecification BMW vehicles that are registered, operated, and have their covered repair performed by an
authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico) for defects in materials or workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions criteria that
applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.

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The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program or any
BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
Should this component fail again for issue described in this bulletin, it is covered by the remaining portion of the
extended limited warranty coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Non-US specification vehicles, ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered under the
terms of this limited warranty extension.
Qualifying Repairs - Claim Submission
Claim this work with the defect code and labor operations provided below.
Defect Code:

1751900300 G11 G12 G30 N63R US Charge-air cooler

A. With a Vehicle Test/Test Module (When Applicable)
Labor Operation Description
00 00 006*

Labor Allowance

Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Connect an approved battery charger/power supply

Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module

Work time (WT)

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

Check the cooling system for watertightness with the
special tool (with tester) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as
necessary:
61 00 006**
Or
00 58 500**
And, as
necessary:
17 00 509

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of 00
00 006, or exclude (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
Or:
B. Without a Vehicle Test/Test Module
Labor Operation Description
17 00 009*

Check the cooling system for watertightness with the

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

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special tool (with tester) (Main work)
Or:
17 00 509

Check the cooling system for watertightness with the
special tool (with tester) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 17 00 509 instead of 17
00 009.
*Only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit
And, and as applicable:
With the above (A or B):
Labor Operation Description

Labor Allowance

17 99 000

Refer to AIR

Cooling system-related job/repair work time (WT)

When needed, work time labor operation code 17 99 000 is not considered a Main labor operation.
And/or:
Replacing the Cylinders 1-4 Charge-Air Intercooler
Labor Operation Description
17 51 501

Labor Allowance

Removing and installing or replacing left charge-air cooler Refer to AIR

Or:
Replacing the Cylinders 5-8 Charge-Air Intercooler
Labor Operation Description
17 51 502

Labor Allowance

Removing and installing or replacing right charge-air
cooler

Refer to AIR

Or:
Replacing Both Charge-Air Intercoolers
Labor Operation Description
17 51 505

Labor Allowance

Removing and installing or replacing both charge-air
cooler

Refer to AIR

Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
And:
Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code See the sublet
4
reimbursement
calculations below

Reimbursement for replacing the drained quantity of
antifreeze/coolant (BMW Part number bulk container). Please
do not use this part number for claim submission.

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Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk materials (BMW part number) is
at the dealer net price amount for the quantities used plus your center’s handling.
BMW Antifreeze/Coolant: Claim the corresponding sublet dollar amount for the quantity needed to replace what
was drained. The concentrate is at 50/50 coolant/water solution.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
**Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
Consequential Repair(s) (RO and Claim Comments Required)
When additional work and/or parts are required as a direct result of addressing the issue and/or performing the
repair outlined in this Service Information bulletin, claim these items under the defect code listed above together