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SIB 51 33 14: Door service information

Door service information on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2009–2015); BMW shared service information.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148421 · Nov 2014 · also written SI B51 33 14, B513314

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.

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 33 14 dated October 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT New "Gas Door Operation" Instruction Label. Initial quality reports show the customers are not certain how to open and close the fuel filler flap.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 33 14
Also written: SI B51 33 14, B513314, 51 33 14, SIB-51-33-14, SI B513314
NHTSA ID10148421
Document IDs filed513314
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series M, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M5, M6, X3, X5
Model years2009–2015
ChassisE60, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F25, F30
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment › Other › Labels
Structure › Body

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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