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SIB 62 04 06: Instrument cluster failure

Instrument cluster failure on BMW E34/E39/E63/E64 and other models (1994–2004); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10025571 · Jan 2008 · also written SI B62 04 06, B620406

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.

Instrument cluster: Failure of displays/functions. Model E60, E61 (5 series) and E63, E64 (6 series).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 62 04 06
Also written: SI B62 04 06, B620406, 62 04 06, SIB-62-04-06, SI B620406
NHTSA ID10032987, 10025571 (revisions)
Document IDs filedSI B62 0406, SIB-62-04-06
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Dec 2007)
Models5 Series, 6 Series
Model years1994–2004
ChassisE34, E39, E63, E64, E60, E61
EnginesM52, M54, M60, M62, N62
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

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.

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