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SIB 51 17 13: Strut corrosion
Strut corrosion on BMW F25/E63/E64/F06 and other models (2010–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150172 · Nov 2013 · also written SI B51 17 13, B511713
What it covers
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Bolt for Tailgate Strut Holder Corroded. The customer may notice traces of corrosion on the bolt securing the tailgate strut. CAUSE Corrosion protection coating of the bolt was below BMW specifications.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 17 13 Also written: SI B51 17 13, B511713, 51 17 13, SIB-51-17-13, SI B511713 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10054591, 10150172 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 511713, SIB-51-17-13 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 6 Series, X3 |
| Model years | 2010–2014 |
| Chassis | F25, E63, E64, F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N55, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure › Body › Tailgate |
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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