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SIB 51 33 18: Electric roller cargo cover reverses direction
Electric roller cargo cover reverses direction on BMW G05 models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153703 · Dec 2018 · also written SI B51 33 18, B513318
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.
ELECTRIC ROLLER CARGO COVER REVERSES DIRECTION. The electronic roller cargo cover may reverse direction before completing travel. Afterwards
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 33 18 Also written: SI B51 33 18, B513318, 51 33 18, SIB-51-33-18, SI B513318 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10153703 |
| Document IDs filed | B513318 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5 |
| Model years | 2019 |
| Chassis | G05 |
| Engines | B58, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › Software |
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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