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SIB 61 13 07: Airbag noise

Airbag noise on BMW E53/E70 models (2006–2010); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10032845 · Nov 2007 · also written SI B61 13 07, B611307

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.

Electronic malfunction cc message caused by shorted wiring.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 13 07
Also written: SI B61 13 07, B611307, 61 13 07, SIB-61-13-07, SI B611307
NHTSA ID10032845
Document IDs filedSIB-61-13-07
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X5 SAV
Model years2006–2010
ChassisE53, E70
EnginesM54, M57, N52, N62
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › Software
Electrical System › Wiring
Equipment › Electrical

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.