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NHTSA 10162407: Tailgate cracking
Tailgate cracking on BMW E60/E61 models (2006–2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10162407 · Jul 2019
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.
Various Electrical Problems. There are various electrical malfunctions, for example: central locking, radio reception, tailgate, and rear lighting. Fatigued and broken wires in the tailgate harness. The problem may affect either the left or the right side harness at the tailgate.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10162407 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10162407 |
| Document IDs filed | 610710 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530i, 535i |
| Model years | 2006–2010 |
| Chassis | E60, E61 |
| Engines | N52, N54 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System |
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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