# Service bulletin B011516

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: 10146997
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: B011516
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

"N26 LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE \(NVLD\): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES FOR ""NON\-CALIFORNIA EMISSION"" STATUTE STATES. INFORMATION For the eligible vehicles that are not covered under the ""State of California PZEV \(SULEV\) emission regulation,"" BMW of North America, LLC \(""BMW NA""\) is extending the limited warranty for the leak diagnosis module \(NVLD\) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. 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."

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10146997-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10146997-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system, Engine, Equipment and accessories, Exhaust and emissions

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 BMW 228I
- 2012 to 2015 BMW 328I
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 428I

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024468](/recalls/tc/2024468.md), 2024-08-13: Engine
- [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
- [23V707000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V707000.md), 2023-10-20: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [2022095](/recalls/tc/2022095.md), 2022-03-02: Engine
- [22V119000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V119000.md), 2022-03-02: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\)
- [2021711](/recalls/tc/2021711.md), 2021-11-19: Engine
- [2019310](/recalls/tc/2019310.md), 2019-06-20: Electrical
- [2018587](/recalls/tc/2018587.md), 2018-10-26: Engine
- [2015343](/recalls/tc/2015343.md), 2015-07-30: Electrical
- [2014127](/recalls/tc/2014127.md), 2014-04-10: Engine

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B062626](/bulletins/11031897.md), 2026-05-01, Other: ENGINE. Inlet Hose Return
- [B061626](/bulletins/11029016.md), 2026-02-25, Other: ENGINE. Double Pipe Return
- [B012016](/bulletins/11014417.md), 2025-02-24, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B063924](/bulletins/11000628.md), 2024-06-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Hot\-Film Air Mass Meter Return
- [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
- [B010919](/bulletins/10245364.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
- [SB23\-01](/bulletins/10240305.md), 2023-08-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 \& 23mc40471
- [sb23\-01TMS](/bulletins/10240273.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23\-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
- [SB 23\-01](/bulletins/10240266.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION; STEERING. SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23\-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms, recurring inspection and confirmation of torque setting and removal and replacement of damaged or under torqued fasteners to reduce risk of premature failure and accident. SB\-23\-01 was mailed, emailed and posted on SPL website to known resellers, race teams and users of the affected parts and is being submitted here as required by part 579.5. Vehicle Applications include: BMW series 1,2,3,\& 4, 2008\-2023; Chevrolet Camaro 26\-2023, Cadillac ATS, CTS 2016\-2019; Ford Mustang 2015\-2023; Toyota Supra 2020\-2023.

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