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SIB 61 08 13: Wipers failure
Wipers failure on BMW E70/E71/E72 models (2007–2014); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150119 · Mar 2013 · also written SI B61 08 13, B610813
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.
Front or Rear Windshield Wipers Fail to Operate. INFORMATION The following troubleshooting hints are based on known areas that can cause the situations described above to occur. 1. Front windshield wiper failure: perform the following checks only when the front windshield wiper fails to operate.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 08 13 Also written: SI B61 08 13, B610813, 61 08 13, SIB-61-08-13, SI B610813 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150119 |
| Document IDs filed | 610813 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M |
| Model years | 2007–2014 |
| Chassis | E70, E71, E72 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Visibility |
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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
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.