# Service bulletin B160117

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: 10146533
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: B160117
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-02\-01
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

## NHTSA's summary

?DELIVERY STOP: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER. A Delivery Stop has been issued on the BMW X3 and X4 produced from February 3, 2017 ? February 7, 2017 involving the activated charcoal filter and holding bracket. The filter and the bracket must be inspected for cracks and replaced if necessary. Approximately 333 vehicles affected by this stop are in dealer inventory. Vehicles which are affected will show the campaign as ?Open? when checked either in AIR or ISPA Next. Once the Warranty Vehicle Inquiry system is updated on Saturday, February 25, 2017 it will display the same information. The affected vehicles will be identified with the campaign description: STOP012094 B160117 Activated Charcoal Filter. This bulletin will be updated with repair instructions and warranty information as soon as they become available. For your convenience, a VIN list of affected vehicles is attached.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10146533-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10146533-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2017 BMW X3
- 2015 to 2017 BMW X4

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [21V907000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V907000.md), 2021-11-19: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- [2021469](/recalls/tc/2021469.md), 2021-07-29: Fuel System
- [21V586000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V586000.md), 2021-07-29: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B131110](/bulletins/11008105.md), 2024-09-29, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Only fuel nozzles with the recommended “specified” diameter for diesel engine passenger vehicles can beinserted into the filler neck. Most fuel stations have their diesel fuel pumps fitted with this recommendeddiameter fuel nozzle. However, if the vehicle’s filler\-neck misfuelling protection system has been disabled, or the incorrectdiameter fuel nozzle has been installed on the diesel fuel pump, the vehicle’s diesel fuel system can becontaminated by filling the diesel engine vehicle with gasoline. If the diesel fuel system has been contaminated with gasoline, follow the repair guidelines below:
- [B010919](/bulletins/10230717.md), 2023-01-30, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date.
- [B170121](/bulletins/10214256.md), 2022-06-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- [B011417](/bulletins/10204649.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's engine high pressure fuel pump \(shown\) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date.
- [B011321](/bulletins/10199287.md), 2021-07-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v. BMW NA, et al
- [B011321](/bulletins/10198894.md), 2021-07-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v. BMW NA, et al
- [B110716](/bulletins/10175268.md), 2020-05-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Diesel Engine Intake Manifold Damaged: If Recall Campaign 18V\-755: Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler Inspection \(and repair\) \(SI B11 17 18\) applies and shows open on an Eligible Vehicle then this bulletin does not apply. The vehicle demonstrates a power loss while driving and illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\).
- [B011417](/bulletins/10163025.md), 2019-07-22, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. N47T/N57T HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES.
- [130512](/bulletins/10162399.md), 2019-07-10, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. N20 Engine: Ticking Noise from High\-pressure Fuel Pump. The customer complains of a high\-frequency ticking noise from the engine compartment. The noise can be heard inside and outside the vehicle. Mechanical vibrations inside the high\-pressure fuel pump.
- [B010418](/bulletins/10160282.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. N47T/N57T DIESEL PARTICULATE SENSOR: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILEAGE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 04 18 dated April 2018.

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