SIB 61 21 20 Recall 20V-601: High-Voltage Battery – 2020 BMW i8

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12/30/2020 61 21 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 1/6 SIB 61 21 20 RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 2020-12-28 This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B61 21 20 dated December 2020. What’s New: Q&A has been updated Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop. PARTS INFORMATION Only use and invoice the part numbers below that apply. Performing a part number look-up in ETK (EPC) by VIN or model in place of using/invoicing the following part numbers may result with the wrong part numbers being invoiced and installed, this could delay the payment of the claim Part Number* for Technical Campaign Description Quantity 61 27 9 452 661 Cell module of high-voltage battery (33Ah) I12 I15 (6 max) Qty as needed 61 25 8 613 708 Torx screw with washer 8 61 27 7 643 663 Hexagon screw with internal Torx 37 61 27 8 610 481 Seal for high-voltage battery 1 07 12 9 908 570 ISA screw (V-M6 GFX16) 11 07 11 9 905 949 Self-locking hexagon nut 4 61 27 8 606 056 Torx screw 24 64 50 8 374 959 Sealing ring 5 61 27 8 610 482 Seal of service cap for high-voltage battery 1 64 53 8 375 742 Sealing ring 1 83 19 2 468 442 BMW HT-12 Antifreeze Coolant Sublet as needed *(The previously listed Part Number 61 25 8 488 573 is not needed for the repair) Additionally, other small parts that are not specified above, such as one-time use screws, nuts and seals, which must be replaced according to the ISTA repair instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalogue according to the respective vehicle type and invoiced under the special defect code. Recalled Part Retention Recalled parts that are removed from BMW vehicles cannot be used for resale! The parts replaced to perform and submitted for the Recall repair procedure are the property of BMW NA. Your center is responsible for the proper identification, storage and documentation of these parts. They must be held in a secure retention area until notification of claim payment is made by BMW NA through DCSnet. The high-voltage (HV) battery module return process that is specific to this Recall is still being finalized, in the short-term and as required by local ordinances, please retain the replaced HV battery modules until the special return process becomes available. Please DO NOT return these recalled HV battery modules directly to the WPRC or through the Kinsbursky Brothers, Inc HV Battery return process. WARRANTY INFORMATION Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package information below, and when required, the part numbers listed above that apply. Defect Code: 0061660500 I12 I15 Cells in the high-voltage batteries Copyright ©2020 BMW of North America, Inc. 12/30/2020 61 21 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 4/6 Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Plus work) Labor Allowance # 1 00 69 974 Perform vehicle test, do not exchange cell modules (No repair is necessary) 3 FRU Or: # 2 00 69 975 Checking the vehicle (vehicle test) and removing and installing the high-voltage battery 50 FRU And: 00 69 976 6-Module Configuration: Job/repair work time (WT) for replacing one or more modules (top and/or bottom) in addition to 00 69 975 (Includes HV battery unit final test after HV battery module repair) WT: 16T/36B FRU (First module, up to maximum of 50 FRU for up to 6 modules (See below) Or: The vehicle arrives at your center and this Recall shows open (No other main work will be performed or claimed during this workshop visit) Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Main work) Labor Allowance # 3 00 69 415 Perform vehicle test, do not exchange cell modules (No repair is necessary) 5 FRU Or: # 4 00 69 416 Checking the vehicle (vehicle test) and removing and installing the high-voltage battery 52 FRU And: 00 69 976 6-Module Configuration: Job/repair work time (WT) for replacing one or more modules (top and/or bottom) in addition to 00 69 416 (Includes HV battery unit final test after HV battery module repair) WT: 16T or 36B FRU (First module, up to maximum of 50 FRU for up to 6 modules (See below) Only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit. 00 69 976 – Replacing Top (T) Modules Only: 16 FRU for the first top module replacement; and Plus 4 FRU for each additional (up to 2 / 3 total) top module replacements (up to a total of 24 FRU). Or: 00 69 976 – Replacing (B) Bottom Modules in conjunction with the Top (T) Modules: A. 36 FRU for one bottom module only (Includes removing and installing or replacing the corresponding top module) (replaces the top module 16 FRU allowance above); and as applicable Copyright ©2020 BMW of North America, Inc. 12/30/2020 61 21 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 5/6 B. With (A): 4 FRU for each additional (up to 2) top module replacements without replacing the corresponding one additional bottom module (up to 3 to 4 modules total) (up to a total of 44 FRU); or C. With (A): 7 FRU for an additional (up to 1) bottom module replacement includes removing and installing or replacing the corresponding top module (2 to 4 modules total) (up to a total of 43 FRU); D. With (C): 4 FRU for an additional (up to 1) top module replacement without replacing the corresponding one additional bottom module (up to 4 to 5 modules total) (up to a total of 44 FRU); or E. FRU 50 FRU for replacing all the modules (3 top and 3 bottom/6 modules total). Note: Only claim labor operation 00 69 976 one-time for the applicable total FRU allowance. Claim Repair Comments Only reference the SIB number, the work package (Pkg) number performed and when applicable (For WP #2 and # 4), the number of cell modules (top and/or bottom) that were replaced in the RO technician notes and the claim comments (For example: B61 21 20 WP 2 with 1 bottom module replaced), unless otherwise required by State law. As applicable to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for claiming your job/repair work time (WT) and the repair-related explanation procedures. And, as needed: Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required) Sublet Code 4 Up to $15.00 Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk material (Do not use the BMW part number for claim submission) Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk material (BMW part number) is at the dealer net price amount for the quantity used plus your center’s handling. BMW Antifreeze/Coolant: Claim the corresponding sublet dollar amount for the quantity needed to replace what was drained with a 50/50 coolant/water solution. Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section. And, as applicable: Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required) This Recall repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this item under the Defect Code noted above as follows: Sublet Code 2 – Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section. Please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information. Reimbursement of Prior Customer-Pay Repairs (TREAD Act) Based on the issue and the age of the Affected Vehicles being addressed by this Safety Recall Campaign, a reimbursement request for a qualifying prior customer-pay repair is not likely. However, if you receive a reimbursement request from a customer for a prior repair that may qualify, please contact the Warranty department (include a legible copy of the invoice) through IDS by selecting Coverage, Copyright ©2020 BMW of North America, Inc. 12/30/2020 61 21 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 6/6 Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections. The Warranty department will review and respond to your inquiry accordingly. 00 69 976 – Replacing Top (T) Modules Only: 16 FRU for the first top module replacement; and Plus 4 FRU for each additional (up to 2 / 3 total) top module replacements (up to a total of 24 FRU). Or: 00 69 976 – Replacing (B) Bottom Modules in conjunction with the Top (T) Modules: A. 36 FRU for one bottom module only (Includes removing and installing or replacing the corresponding top module) (replaces the top module 16 FRU allowance above); and as applicable B. With (A): 4 FRU for each additional (up to 2) top module replacements without replacing the corresponding one additional bottom module (up to 3 to 4 modules total) (up to a total of 44 FRU); or C. With (A): 7 FRU for an additional (up to 1) bottom module replacement includes removing and installing or replacing the corresponding top module (2 to 4 modules total) (up to a total of 43 FRU); D. With (C): 4 FRU for an additional (up to 1) top module replacement without replacing the corresponding one additional bottom module (up to 4 to 5 modules total) (up to a total of 44 FRU); or E. FRU 50 FRU for replacing all the modules (3 top and 3 bottom/6 modules total). Note: Only claim labor operation 00 69 976 one-time for the applicable total FRU allowance. Note: Only claim labor operation 00 69 976 one-time for the applicable total FRU allowance. Claim Repair Comments QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN Technical inquires Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin Warranty inquires Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department or use the chat available in the Warranty Documentation Portal Parts inquiries Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department Supporting Materials picture_as_pdf B612120_20V-601-FAQ-(23Dec2020).pdf picture_as_pdf B612120 Recall Notice_BMWi.pdf Copyright ©2020 BMW of North America, Inc. Attachment to B61 21 20 November 2020 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor RE: Recall 20V-601: High-Voltage Battery – B61 21 20 BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective September 24, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW i8 vehicles that were produced between March 2, 2020 and May 20, 2020. Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motor vehicle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed. Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts. We appreciate all your assistance with this Recall.

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