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SIB 51 22 13: Child Safety Switch Lever in Rear Door Is Not Visible

Child Safety Switch Lever in Rear Door Is Not Visible on BMW F15 models (2014–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147939 · Jan 2014 · also written SI B51 22 13, B512213

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.

Child Safety Switch Lever in Rear Door Is Not Visible. The customer cannot see the rear door child safety locking lever. CAUSE Improper door latching mechanism installation (safety lock lever is hidden behind the sheet metal)

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 22 13
Also written: SI B51 22 13, B512213, 51 22 13, SIB-51-22-13, SI B512213
NHTSA ID10147939
Document IDs filed512213
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5
Model years2014–2015
ChassisF15
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Structure › Body › Door

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.

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