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SIB 51 15 17: Hood does not release properly
Hood does not release properly on BMW G30/G31/E60/F07 and other models (2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146639 · Apr 2017 · also written SI B51 15 17, B511517
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.
HOOD DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY. Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on one side while the other is still latched. Downward pressure on the side of the hood that remains latched will release it to the pre-latch position.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 15 17 Also written: SI B51 15 17, B511517, 51 15 17, SIB-51-15-17, SI B511517 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146639 |
| Document IDs filed | B511517 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530i, 540i, 550i |
| Model years | 2017 |
| Chassis | G30, G31, E60, F07, F10 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch |
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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