# Service bulletin 640111

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: 10150125
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 640111
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-03\-01
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

"Whistling Noise Heard from the Center Fresh\-Air Vent During Heating. A whistling noise is heard from the center fresh\-air vents. The noise can be heard during the warm up phase \(3 to 10 mins\) after the heating system is first activated, with low outside temperatures and the center vents stratification adjustment wheel is turned to the ""red"" position. Note: This is independent of the air distribution setting, but a lower fan speed is required. CAUSE Unfavorable air flow against the mixing flaps in the upper distribution housing"

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150125-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150125-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Glass, wipers and mirrors, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2013 BMW 528I
- 2011 to 2013 BMW 535I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2013 BMW 550I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 740I
- 2011 BMW 740I US
- 2011 to 2013 BMW 740LI
- 2010 to 2013 BMW 750I
- 2010 to 2013 BMW 750LI
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 760LI
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2013 BMW M5

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [10V047000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V047000.md), 2010-02-18: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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.
- [B653423](/bulletins/10245422.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may state that the alarm system \(DWA\) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation \(folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation\) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti\-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- [B010122](/bulletins/10238062.md), 2023-06-26, 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: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022. Note: This bulletin is a notice of a Class Action Settlement Service Campaign benefits that are now available.
- [B010122](/bulletins/10230716.md), 2023-01-30, 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: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
- [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.
- [SIB011918](/bulletins/10215746.md), 2022-07-18, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide \(NOx\) Sensor\(s\) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle original in\-service date.
- [SIM010917](/bulletins/10215025.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Shipping specific non\-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin\-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods \(DG\) to Lighting resources, LLC
- [B651312](/bulletins/10204660.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). The Headunit High \(HU\-H\), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer \(CIC\) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 \(as of 7/2012 production\). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 \(HU\-H2\), also called NBT\-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 3 \(HU\-H3, also called MGU\) superseded the NBT\-EVO starting with certain MY2019 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional or 6U2 Live Cockpit Plus. This uses map North America LIVE. The ENTRY Media/Navigation \(HU\-B\) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO \(HU\-B2\) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low\-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
- [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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