# Service bulletin B540316

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: 10146835
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: B540316
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-09\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

THE HEADLINER RETAINING STRAPS ARE TORN OR CHAFED.Customer notices torn or chafed headliner bands \(straps\) or headliner. Convertible top tensioning bands develop tears and may result in a damaged headliner.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10146835-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10146835-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2015 to 2016 BMW M235I

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B840822](/bulletins/10235205.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE \(VoLTE\) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services \(Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice\) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM\-1 and TCB\-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone \(paired mobile devices\) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
- [B662419](/bulletins/10225126.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- [SIB662419](/bulletins/10218384.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
- [TEC24](/bulletins/10216791.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Tech24 Snap\-in Adapter Return
- [SIM010603](/bulletins/10216757.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized \(DSA\)K goodwill program
- [B58N20N55S55](/bulletins/10212779.md), 2022-05-31, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This component\-specific limited emission warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
- [B610615](/bulletins/10205092.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
- [B640613](/bulletins/10205068.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes.
- [B110221](/bulletins/10204656.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
- [B110221](/bulletins/10201140.md), 2021-09-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.

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