BMW 1 Series 2008–2011 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SIB-61-25-12 · NHTSA communication 10046721 · issued Aug 1, 2012
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Steering
component
2008–2011
model years
4
vehicle entries
Official summary
Bmw: reinstall the eps harness in correctly, factory position, after replacing eps steering rack. If routed incorrectly, may contact subframe member and damage harness insulation. Model e82e (1 series). No model year listed. *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.