Service bulletin B-260114
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10058491 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2015-09-28 |
| Manufacturer's number | B-260114 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2015-03-01 |
| NHTSA component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE |
NHTSA's summary
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS MAY WEAR OUT PREMATURELY *CN
The document
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Components
Engine, Transmission and driveline, Cooling system, Driveshaft
| BMW X5 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| BMW X6 | 2013, 2014 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 17V138000 | 2017-03-02. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| B011515 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. "Front Propeller (Drive) Shaft: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the: ? Front propeller (drive) shaft to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date 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 problem with this component. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA will be sending VIN-specific ""customer notification letters,"" in a ""phased"" release, beginning on or after August 24, 2015. A sample letter is attached. ELIGIBLE BMW VEHICLES To assist you in identifying the eligible vehicles, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the ""Vehicle Comment"" shown below: BMW NA has extended the limited warranty for the front propeller (drive) shaft on this vehicle to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date, subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Please see SI B01 15 15. Note: Always check the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry ""Vehicle Comments"" and the ""Repair History (Claims)"" sections first, before performing any repairs. " |
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| 260114 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Service Action: Inspect Front Driveshaft. The universal joints in the front driveshaft may wear out prematurely. |
| 260114 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Service Action: Inspect Front Driveshaft. The universal joints in the front driveshaft may wear out prematurely. |
| B260114 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Driveshaft Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B26 01 14 dated August 2014. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: Inspect Front Driveshaft. The universal joints in the front driveshaft may wear out prematurely. |