SIB010421
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For the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's radiator grille upper and lower active air flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service
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8/31/22, 1:11 PM 01 04 21_FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES SIB 01 04 21 FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES 2022-08-10 This Service Information bulletin (Revision 01) supersedes SI B01 04 21 dated September 2021 What’s New: The Cause, Procedure, Part, and Claim Information Sections have been updated. MODEL E-Series MY G30 2018 - 2019 G30 2018 - 2019 Model Description 530e iPerformance 530e xDrive iPerformance Production Dates Engine February 22, 2017 to June 14, 2019 XB1H February 22, 2017 to June 27, 2019 XB1H Note: The Model information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor. The 2018 Model Year 530e iPerformance Sedans/530e xDrive iPerformance Sedan model vehicles were removed from SI B01 01 19 and were added to this bulletin, September 2021. For upper and lower active air flap extended limited warranty coverage that apples to other vehicles, refer to SI B01 01 19 and B01 12 19. Eligible Vehicles To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty coverage, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the VIN and Component-specific Vehicle Comment shown below: Please see SI B01 04 21 (DC 51 64 90 01 00): For this vehicle, the Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps limited emission-related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Vehicles that are registered in California or a State that has fully adopted the State of California TZEV emission regulation (model year dependent), the standard emission-related coverage for these components are 15 years/150,000 miles (Replaces the 10/120 coverage). Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section. If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair. SITUATION Please see attachment for complete details. Supporting Materials picture_as_pdf B010421 Cust Letter.pdf picture_as_pdf B010421.pdf Copyright ©2022 BMW of North America, Inc. 1/1 Service Information Bulletin August 4, 2022 Warranties B01 04 21 FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES This Service Information bulletin (Revision 01) supersedes SI B01 04 21 dated September 2021 What’s New: • The Cause, Procedure, Part, and Claim Information Sections have been updated. MODEL E-Series G30 MY 2018 - 2019 G30 2018 - 2019 Model Description 530e iPerformance 530e xDrive iPerformance Production Dates February 22, 2017 to June 14, 2019 Engine XB1H February 22, 2017 to June 27, 2019 XB1H Note: The Model information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor. The 2018 Model Year 530e iPerformance Sedans/530e xDrive iPerformance Sedan model vehicles were removed from SI B01 01 19 and were added to this bulletin, September 2021. For upper and lower active air flap extended limited warranty coverage that apples to other vehicles, refer to SI B01 01 19 and B01 12 19. Eligible Vehicles To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty coverage, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the VIN and Componentspecific Vehicle Comment shown below: Please see SI B01 04 21 (DC 51 64 90 01 00): For this vehicle, the Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps limited emission-related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Vehicles that are registered in California or a State that has fully adopted the State of California TZEV emission regulation (model year dependent), the standard emission-related coverage for these components are 15 years/150,000 miles (Replaces the 10/120 coverage). Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section. If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair. SITUATION Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: • 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date • • • • 1. 1. 2. 3. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap repairs for surface appearance/cosmetic-related defect issues are not covered. Air flap control (link), active upper Air flap control (drive), active upper Air flaps, upper (assembly) Air flaps, lower (assembly) Note: 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 this problem. Customer Notification Letter Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA sent VIN-specific customer notification letters. CAUSE A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: • • • • Faulty upper air flap link (G30) Faulty upper air flap actuator Faulty upper flap assembly Faulty lower air flap assembly Or: Upon visual inspection, the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed, and they will not move and there are no faults stored for the active air flaps (With no check control message or check engine light or displaying) CORRECTION Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section. PROCEDURE Determine what is the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or the Key reader/ISPA NEXT application, so if needed, this information is available. If an applicable Model vehicle arrives at your center with the issue described above, perform the corresponding diagnosis. Depending on the root cause, vehicle model, and the location of flap (upper or lower) at issue, as determined and/or as instructed, the vehicle may require one or more of the following correction repairs: • • • • Upper air flap link (G30) Upper air flap actuator Upper air flap assembly Lower air flap assembly Follow the diagnostic suggestions in SI B51 12 19 and SI B51 22 19 (Retaining pin G30) as applicable to determine which repair is required for a specific vehicle. PARTS INFORMATION G30 Part Number 51 12 9 850 687 Description Retaining pin Quantity 1 To determine the part number below that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN/chassis number either in ETK or AIR, this considers the specific vehicle’s equipment and/or options which is necessary for this selection process. Part Number Refer to ETK Or: Refer to ETK And/or: Refer to ETK • • • • Description Air flap control (drive), active, upper (see below) Quantity 1 Air flaps, upper (assembly) 1 Air flaps, lower (assembly) 1 Important: If the Air flap control (drive), active, upper is the issue and it is available separately (per ETK), then only replace the upper flap drive to correct this issue. Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have confirmed failures. Only in conjunction with parts: When applicable, if ETK/EPC item identifies additional part(s) that must also be replaced/installed in-conjunction with performing a covered repair, these required additional items are also covered under the terms of this extended limited warranty. Also refer to ETK/EPC and the repair instructions for onetime-use fasteners/screws and other information regarding repair-related gaskets, seals, fluid and/or lubricants that also need to be replaced/used and claimed. WARRANTY INFORMATION The coverage below (A or B) applies to eligible US-specification BMW vehicles that are registered, operated, and have their covered repair performed by an authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico) for defects in materials or workmanship. For the BMW Models listed above: A. If the vehicle is registered in the State of California (CA), or another State that has fully adopted the State of California (CA) TZEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, OR, RI and VT), under the terms of this regulation the standard Front Grille Upper/Lower Active Air Flaps emissionrelated coverage is 15 years/150,000 miles. B. If the vehicle is registered in one of the remaining States, including DE, OR, PA and WA which did not fully adopt the CA TZEV regulation or Puerto Rico, then this component-specific extended limited warranty coverage to 15 years/150,000 miles applies. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. The 2018 Model Year 530e iPerformance Sedans/530e xDrive iPerformance Sedan model vehicles were removed from SI B01 01 19 and were added to this bulletin, September 2021. For upper and lower active air flap extended limited warranty coverage that apples to other vehicles, refer to SI B01 01 19 and B01 12 19. Active cooling damper control-related fault codes/repairs that are caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap repairs for surface appearance/cosmetic-related defect issues are not covered. The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not changed. This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program or any BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle. Should this component fail again, it is covered by the remaining portion of the extended limited warranty coverage period. Non-Qualifying Repairs Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto Rico, and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered by this component-specific limited warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed using non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts. Qualifying Repairs - Claim Submission Claim this work with the defect code and labor operations provided below. Defect Code: 5164900100 G30 Air flap control system Retaining Pin Replacement The Vehicle arrives at your center for this Repair (No other Main work will be performed/claimed during this workshop visit) Labor Operation Description Labor Allowance 51 00 001* Or 00 58 000* And: 51 74 702 Diagnosis and visually inspect the top air flap control (Drive) (Main work) 3 FRU Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below) (Main work) 3 FRU Installing the retaining pin for linkage of the air flap Refer to AIR Or: The Vehicle is already in the Workshop Labor Operation 51 00 001* Or 00 58 500* And: 51 74 702 Description Diagnosis and visually inspect the top air flap control (Drive) (Plus work) Labor Allowance Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below) (Plus work) 2 FRU Installing the retaining pin for linkage of the air flap Refer to AIR 2 FRU Or: A check engine light or check control message is present for the active air flaps behind the kidney grilles. Labor Operation Description Labor Allowance 00 00 006 Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system – checking faults) (Main work) Refer to AIR Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system – checking faults) (Plus work) Refer to AIR Connect an approved battery charger/power supply (indicated in AIR as Charging battery) Refer to AIR Or: 00 00 556 And: 61 21 528 If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of 00 00 006, or exclude (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair. And, as necessary: Labor Operation Description Labor Allowance 61 00 006* Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module (Work time) (WT) Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below) 2 FRU Or 00 58 500* * Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise required by State law. And, as applicable: Labor Operation 51 74 600 Or: 51 74 601 Or: 51 74 602 Or: 51 74 610 Or: 51 74 620 Description Replace the upper air flap Labor Allowance Refer to AIR Replacing bottom air duct Refer to AIR Replace upper air flap and air duct Refer to AIR Replace upper air flap control active Refer to AIR Replace upper air flap control active and air duct lower Refer to AIR Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the above. Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006, 51 99 000, 00 58 000 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations. Previous Customer-Pay Repairs – Limited Warranty Extension Reimbursement BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) will provide reimbursement for qualifying customer-pay repairs that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to the release of this component-specific limited warranty extension. Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Repairs that Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto Rico, and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered by this component-specific limited warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed using non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts. Requesting Reimbursement for a Previous Repair That Qualifies For a customer to request reimbursement for a qualifying customer-pay repair performed either by an authorized BMW center or independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please have him/her submit his/her reimbursement request online at www.BMW-RP.com under the following reference: • B-ELWR 2021 Active Air Flaps G30 XB1H 15Y150M Reimbursement Request Procedure The online process is initiated by attaching/sending PDF files of the supporting documentation for the prior repair. The letter also includes alternative methods to request reimbursement, either through the mail or by fax as described below: BMW Customer Reimbursement Center Attention: B-ELWR 2021 Active Air Flaps G30 XB1H 15Y150M P.O. Box 54067 Hurst, Texas 76054 Fax number: 877-434-2992 Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request. Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341. FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN Technical Feedback Warranty Feedback Parts Feedback To submit feedback for the technical topics of this bulletin: Submit your feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the Warranty Documentation Portal To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department 47911 HALYARD DRIVE STE. 200 PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 DO NOT MAIL REPAIR ORDERS TO THIS ADDRESS 017305-T1-P1-000001 #m:q'AA!N rGD+ 1EE35HRh\EV y9Ii 9I99yi )9iy) Name Address City ST Zip Code September 2021 This “Important Limited Warranty Information,” effective with the date listed above, applies to the BMW model with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of WBAJA9C53JB12345 Dear BMW Owner/Lessee: BMW is committed to delivering the ultimate in product satisfaction to our customers. Towards that end, BMW is extending the limited warranty for the: • Front Grille Upper/Lower Active Air Flaps (G30 XB1H) On the above-referenced vehicle to: • 15 years/150,000 miles, as determined by your vehicle’s original in-service date. This “component-specific” limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Note: If the BMW 530e sedan referenced above is currently registered in the State of California (CA), or another State that has fully adopted the State of California TZEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, OR, RI and VT), the standard emissions-related coverage for the Front Grille Upper/Lower Active Air Flaps under the terms of this regulation is 15 years/150,000 miles. This is notice of a “limited warranty extension.” This is not a notice of a Recall or Service Action. Company BMW of North America, LLC BMW GroupCompany Company BMW of North America, LLC BMW Group Company Mailing Address PO Box 1227 Mailing Address Westwood, NJ PO Box 1227 07675-1227 Westwood, NJ 07675-1227 Telephone (800) 831-1117 Telephone (800) 831-1117 E-mail Customerrelations@ E-mail bmwusa.com Customerrelations@ bmwusa.com Website Company www.bmwusa.com Website Company www.bmwusa.com #m:q'AA!N rGD+ 1EE35HRh\EV y9Ii 9I99yi )9iy) Mailing Address Mailing Address Telephone If a repair to this component is required, please contact your nearest authorized BMW center in the United States or Puerto Rico to schedule an appointment. Your BMW center will confirm your vehicle’s eligibility and review the scope of the repairs to determine if this extended limited warranty coverage applies. After vehicle inspection and diagnosis, eligible repair work will be performed by the authorized BMW center free of charge. Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto Rico, and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered by this limited warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed using non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts. The integrity of our products is essential to BMW’s success and our customers’ trust. We are determined to exceed your expectations and hope this warranty extension further enhances your ownership experience. Sincerely, BMW of North America, LLC B-ELWR 2021 G30 XB1H Active Air Flaps 15Y150M Previous Customer-Pay Repairs – Limited Warranty Extension Reimbursement September 2021 BMW of North America, LLC VIN WBAJA9C53JB12345 For the BMW model with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed above, BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) will reimburse “qualifying customer-pay repairs” that were performed prior to the release of this component-specific limited warranty extension. Customer-pay repairs are 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. Repairs that Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto Rico, and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered by this limited warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed using non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts. Requesting Reimbursement for a Previous Repair That Qualifies If you previously had a “qualifying customer-pay repair” performed either by an authorized BMW center or independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please submit your reimbursement request “online” at www.BMW-RP.com under the following reference: Covered Component Code B-ELWR 2021 Active Air Flaps G30 XB1H 15Y150M To initiate the online process, you will be asked to attach PDF files of the required documentation as outlined in the reimbursement checklist on the next page. Alternative Method to Request Reimbursement Alternatively, you may mail or fax your request and documentation to: BMW Customer Reimbursement Center Attention: B-ELWR 2021 Active Air Flaps G30 XB1H 15Y150M P.O. Box 54067 Hurst, TX 76054 Fax number: 877-434-2992 Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request. Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341. B-ELWR 2021 Active Air Flaps G30 XB1H 15Y150M #m:q'AA!N rGD+ 1EE35HRh\EV y9Ii 9I99yi )9iy) G30 XB1H Active Air Flaps: Limited Warranty Extension to 15 Years/150,000 Miles Previous Customer-pay Repair Reimbursement – Documentation Checklist BMW of North America, LLC Reimbursement is available to the BMW Owner/Lessee who incurred the expense. When submitting a reimbursement for a previous repair, please provide legible copies of the following documentation and include your VIN, name, address, and your preferred contact telephone number(s): Repair Order (RO) or Invoice This document should include the following information: Customer name and address Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”) The date of repair The mileage when the repair was performed Itemized breakdown of the labor charges for all repairs* including diagnosis Itemized breakdown of the parts, including any miscellaneous items, billed for all repairs* *For repair orders containing multiple repair line items, only the specific line-item expenses that relate to the component that is covered by this extended limited warranty will be considered for reimbursement. Proof of Payment Please provide a copy of at least one of the following items as valid proof of payment: Repair order (RO)/invoice stamped and dated as “PAID” Copy of a cancelled check Copy of a signed credit/debit card receipt Copy of a credit/debit card statement Determining if an eligible vehicle’s repair qualifies for reimbursement: Please use the following questions to review your repair order documentation prior to submitting a reimbursement request: 1. Why was the vehicle brought into the repair facility? 2. What was the repair facility's diagnosis? 3. What did the repair facility do to correct the concern, and does it qualify? B-ELWR 2021 Active Air Flaps G30 XB1H 15Y150M #m:q'BA!N rED+ 1HPN=.OJNk&m V yIi) iyIyiII i) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Limited Warranty Extension 1. Which BMW Group models in the U.S. are potentially eligible for this componentspecific Limited Warranty Extension? E-Series MY G30 2018 - 2019 G30 2018 - 2019 Model Description 530e iPerformance 530e xDrive iPerformance Engine XB1H XB1H 2. How do I determine if my vehicle falls under the State of California TZEV regulation? Eligible BMW 530e sedans that are registered in the State of California (CA), or another State that has fully adopted the State of California TZEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI and VT); the Front Grille Upper/Lower Active Air Flaps is covered under the terms of this emission-related regulation for 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. For all remaining eligible BMW 530e sedans, the Front Grille Upper/Lower Active Air Flaps is covered under the terms of this component-specific limited warranty extension for 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Note: For the MY 2018 G30 XB1H vehicles, this 15/150 coverage replaces the extended coverage statement that was sent to you in a prior notification letter. 4. What is the specific issue related to the Front Grille Upper/Lower Active Air Flaps? If an Active Air Flap malfunction occurs, a Check Control Message (CCM) can display, and/or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate. Or, visually, the flaps are mechanically out of sync (one side is open while the other side remains closed). 5. What should I do if I notice this condition with my vehicle? Please contact an authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico) to have your vehicle inspected and, if necessary, repaired. 6. What will happen if there is a problem with the Front Grille Active Air Flaps? If it is determined that the Active Air Flap(s) issue is due to a defect in materials or workmanship, it will be repaired free of charge under the terms of the15 year/150,000-mile limited warranty coverage that applies to your vehicle. Issues and repairs related to outside influences are not included under this component-specific limited warranty extension. Note: During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap repairs for surface appearance/cosmetic-related defect issues are not covered. B-ELWR 2021 Active Air Flaps G30 XB1H 15Y150M #m:q'BA!N rED+ 1HPN=.OJNk&m V yIi) iyIyiII i)