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BMW 3 Series 1985–2006technical service bulletin

Bulletin SIB-65-75-06 · NHTSA communication 10029605 · issued Aug 1, 2011

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Air Bags
component
1985–2006
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). The problem may be intermittent. Microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe updated 9/30/11. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.