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SIB 63 05 12: Tail Lamp Is Loose in theTrunk Lid
Tail Lamp Is Loose in theTrunk Lid on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150230 · Aug 2013 · also written SI B63 05 12, B630512
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.
Tail Lamp Is Loose in theTrunk Lid. The customer may notice the tail lamp is either loose or protruding outward from the trunk lid. CAUSE The tail lamp is not attached to the trunk lid properly.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 63 05 12 Also written: SI B63 05 12, B630512, 63 05 12, SIB-63-05-12, SI B630512 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150332, 10053498, 10150230 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 630512, SIB-63-05-12 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Oct 2012) |
| Models | 3 Series, 320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Model years | 2012–2014 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N54, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Exterior Lighting Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights |
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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