Service bulletin SIB-61-07-13
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10053486 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2013-11-01 |
| Manufacturer's number | SIB-61-07-13 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2013-08-01 |
| Replaces | SIB-61-07-13-A |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; STRUCTURE:BODY |
NHTSA's summary
BMW: CORRSION PROTECTION IS INSUFFICIENT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRUNK AROUND THE BATTERY CONNECTOR WHICH COULD LEAD TO CORROSION OF THE BODY. *KB UPDATED 11/1/13. *PE
The document
No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.
Components
Body and frame
| BMW 1 SERIES | 2011 |
|---|---|
| BMW 128I | 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 135I | 2011, 2012 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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