[F2006]

I just took in my E92 328 for service (on board computer requested it) and my SA told me there is a recall on the shifter so I need to come back and leave it for the day. He couldn't give me any additional detail. The invoice states:
SIB #25-01-07 LBL 482 REPL GEARSHIFT LEV
CUSTOMER WILL RESCHEDULE FOR RECALL

I'm guessing it is something new, because I have not received any communication from BMWNA. Does anybody have more details on this?

[Andrew@ET]

is that the stock shifter or short shifter. any more info if its the lever i changed that already

[Placey]

he wants you to leave the vehicle for the day?!?!

Its a campaign in which your gear shift knob gets replaced, it shouldnt take any more than 3 minutes to do.

[F2006]

Originally Posted by Placey

he wants you to leave the vehicle for the day?!?!

Its a campaign in which your gear shift knob gets replaced, it shouldnt take any more than 3 minutes to do.

Thank you for the explanation. The funny thing is I already replaced the stock knob with the OEM leather wrapped knob. Little chance the chrome coating will peel.

[Andrew@ET]

then ...

[Placey]

dont bring it in then, if they get a nimrod working on it, he'll probably replace your shift knob with the updated stock knob

[chrisE92]

can someone look up the SIB# to provide more info on this?

[ehhhwik]

took my SA 3 minutes for that recall, b/c the silver was scratched off

[kyleb350]

I had the stock shift knob (manual trans) and had it replaced under that service bulletin.

I read somewhere that the shift knobs were flying off when people when people were shifting into 2nd really hard.

[ENINTY]

Originally Posted by kyleb350

I had the stock shift knob (manual trans) and had it replaced under that service bulletin.

I read somewhere that the shift knobs were flying off when people when people were shifting into 2nd really hard.

That only happens when the knob breaks inside and doesn't hold the shaft anymore.

[cobradac]

You realize this is nearly 2 years old!

SI B25 01 07
Gear Shift Mechanism January 2007....Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS OR PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY.

SUBJECT
Service Action: Gear Shift Knob Replacement

MODEL
E92 (3 Series Coupe)

SITUATION
The metallic coating on the gear shift knob may experience premature wear.

CAUSE
The coating may not adhere adequately to the shift knob, leading to an unfavorable long-term appearance.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves 3 Series Coupe vehicles with manual transmissions and produced up to 10/20/2006.

In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.

Model
Chassis Number Range
328xi Coupe
PC86006 – PC86282
328i Coupe
PU87005 – PU87609
335i Coupe
PV80025 – PV80999
335i Coupe
P021100 – P021649
PROCEDURE
Remove the shift knob and install the improved part per repair instruction RA 25 11 071.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number......... Description...........Quantity
25 11 7 576 532....Gear Shift Knob.....1
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS...S0093U02
This Service Action has been assigned code number 482. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-320) and:

1. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);

2. punch out code number 482 printed on the label and,

3. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code..00 25 12 01 00

Labor Operation:..00 57 513..Remove and install gear shift knob

Labor Allowance: 3 FRUs