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SIB 51 20 19: Tailgate rattle
Tailgate rattle on BMW G32/F06/F12/F13 models (2018); BMW gives an adjustment procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10164004 · Jul 2019 · also written SI B51 20 19, B512019
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.
Rattle noise from tailgate: A rattle noise is present in the area of the tailgate while driving. The tailgate stop is improperly adjusted.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 20 19 Also written: SI B51 20 19, B512019, 51 20 19, SIB-51-20-19, SI B512019 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10164004 |
| Document IDs filed | B512019 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 640i |
| Model years | 2018 |
| Chassis | G32, F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | B58, N55 |
| 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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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.