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NHTSA 10147977: Taillight Is Loose in the Trunk Lid

Taillight Is Loose in the Trunk Lid on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2014); BMW released a revised part and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147977 · Feb 2014

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Taillight Is Loose in the Trunk Lid. The customer may notice the taillight is either loose or protruding outward from the trunk lid. CAUSE The taillight is not attached to the trunk lid properly due to the taillight design.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10147977
NHTSA ID10147977
Document IDs filed630512
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3
Model years2012–2014
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Exterior Lighting
Interior Lighting

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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