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SIB 63 04 10: Exterior lighting failure

Exterior lighting failure on BMW E53/E70/E71 models (2006–2009); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10041804 · Mar 2010 · also written SI B63 04 10, B630410

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.

The bulb has failed on the daytime running lamp.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 04 10
Also written: SI B63 04 10, B630410, 63 04 10, SIB-63-04-10, SI B630410
NHTSA ID10041804
Document IDs filedSIB-63-04-10
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X5 SAV, X6
Model years2006–2009
ChassisE53, E70, E71
EnginesM54, M57, N52, N54, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting › Headlights

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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