# Service bulletin B611416

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10146837
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: B611416
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-09\-01
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

WASHER FLUID LEAKS FROM THE HEADLIGHT WASHER JETS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 14 16 dated August 2016.. Washer fluid leaks from the headlight cleaning washer jets. Calcification buildup causes washer fluid to leak out of the headlight cleaning washer jets.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10146837-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10146837-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Glass, wipers and mirrors

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2016 BMW X3

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2014459](/recalls/tc/2014459.md), 2014-10-16: Visual System
- [14V648000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V648000.md), 2014-10-16: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- [B540421](/bulletins/10244239.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE. This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- [B540421](/bulletins/10225114.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
- [B510415](/bulletins/10193495.md), 2021-05-17, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY. The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
- [B541219](/bulletins/10166384.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT. RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: There is a rattle noise present from the area of the sunroof most commonly when driving over rough road surfaces.
- [B511216](/bulletins/10151315.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; VISIBILITY. Passenger Side Mirror Dimming Feature Operational Change. INFORMATION The automatically dimming exterior mirror function on the passenger's side has been deleted from the Option Code 430 as noted above. The automatic dimming function will continue to be operational on the driver's side mirror and rear view mirror.
- [B612115](/bulletins/10151014.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \(ESC\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The Instrument Cluster Displays Various Check Control Messages. This includes messages for the PDC \(Park Distance Control\), DSC \(Dynamic Stability Control\) and windshield washer system. There can be many different fault codes stored in the vehice. Signal invalid. The wiring harness below the micro filter housing \(right front area of the bulkhead\) is damaged from washer fluid leaking into the harness.
- [B610116](/bulletins/10151013.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. The Windshield Wipers Come On Erroneously. The windshield wipers come on by themselves without activating the switch. This can happen at vehicle start or while driving. Communication error between the SZL \(Steering Column Switch Center\) and the JBBF \(Junction Box Co Driver\).
- [B612115](/bulletins/10150895.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES. The instrument cluster displays various check control messages. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES. The instrument cluster displays various check control messages. This includes messages for the PDC \(Park Distance Control\), DSC \(Dynamic Stability Control\) and windshield washer system. There can be many different fault codes stored in the vehicle. The wiring harness below the micro filter housing \(right front area of the bulkhead\) is damaged from washer fluid leaking into the harness.
- [513812](/bulletins/10150380.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY. Wind Noise: Helpful Diagnostic Hints. Wind noise may be heard from doors, windows, and mirrors, as well as all A, B and C\-pillar support trim and the Panoramic sunroof. CAUSE Poor fitment of the seals and trim in the areas mentioned above

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