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SIB 61 02 14: Activating Rear Window Washers Causes Front to Briefly Spray

Activating Rear Window Washers Causes Front to Briefly Spray on BMW F15 models (2014–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148272 · Apr 2014 · also written SI B61 02 14, B610214

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.

Activating Rear Window Washers Causes Front to Briefly Spray. When activating the rear window washers, the front washers briefly spray approximately 6-8 inches onto the windshield. Impulses from the washer pump are not dampened when in use.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 02 14
Also written: SI B61 02 14, B610214, 61 02 14, SIB-61-02-14, SI B610214
NHTSA ID10148272
Document IDs filed610214
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5
Model years2014–2015
ChassisF15
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Visibility › Rear Window Wiper/Washer

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.