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BMW 228I 2013–2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin B641216 · NHTSA communication 10146844 · issued Sep 1, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2013–2017
model years
58
vehicle entries

Official summary

"HVAC BLOWER NOT WORKING This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 12 16 dated August 2016. HVAC blower is not working. Condensation occurs even though blower is working. CC message ""Increased battery discharge"" - standby current violation may be displayed. Climate control unit (IHKA) software"

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.