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SIB 61 06 20: Tailgate malfunction when opening or closing
Tailgate malfunction when opening or closing on BMW F48/F87 models (2016–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10179004 · Jul 2020 · also written SI B61 06 20, B610620
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.
TAILGATE MALFUNCTION WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING: Customer may complaint of any the following scenarios: When operating the tailgate by using any of the tailgate buttons, the movement stops Tailgate opens when the remote control is within the proximity of the rear of the vehicle, and a second person opens any of the doors using the outside door handle Tailgate opens again immediate
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 06 20 Also written: SI B61 06 20, B610620, 61 06 20, SIB-61-06-20, SI B610620 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10172498, 10174020, 10179004 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B610620 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Feb 2020) |
| Models | M2, X1, X1 SAV |
| Model years | 2016–2020 |
| Chassis | F48, F87 |
| Engines | B46/B48, S55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch Structure › Body › Tailgate Vehicle Speed Control |
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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