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SIB 61 09 13: Battery failure
Battery failure on BMW E60/E61/F07/F10 models (2008–2010); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149605 · May 2013 · also written SI B61 09 13, B610913
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.
Battery Replacements. A failed battery in the vehicle is being replaced with a battery of a different size and type, which can lead to additional labor to retrofit the differently sized battery. CAUSE In the past, the 110 AH Lead acid battery was not available.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 09 13 Also written: SI B61 09 13, B610913, 61 09 13, SIB-61-09-13, SI B610913 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149605 |
| Document IDs filed | 610913 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 528i, 535i, 550i |
| Model years | 2008–2010 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, F07, F10 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System |
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.