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SIB 65 06 21: Air bags corrosion
Air bags corrosion on BMW E70/E71 models (2007–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10200481 · May 2021 · also written SI B65 06 21, B650621
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.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 06 21 Also written: SI B65 06 21, B650621, 65 06 21, SIB-65-06-21, SI B650621 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10200481 |
| Document IDs filed | B650621 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2007–2014 |
| Chassis | E70, E71 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags Equipment Fuel System Gasoline |
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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