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October 1, 2015 Service bulletin

The left A-pillar/bulkhead joint may be leaking

BMW technical service bulletin B513315 for 2014-2016 BMW 228I and 2014-2016 BMW M235I.

Bulletin number
B513315
Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Summary
"The left A-pillar/bulkhead joint may be leaking. AFFECTED VEHICLES The joint of the bulkhead plate and A-pillar reinforcement is supposed to be sealed with an adhesive strip and a PVC seam.The PVC seam was not applied correctly in places and can cause leaks. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. The joint of the bulkhead plate and A-pillar reinforcement is supposed to be sealed with an adhesive strip and a PVC seam.The PVC seam was not applied correctly in places and can cause leaks."

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