Service bulletin B610620
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10172498 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2020-03-16 |
| Manufacturer's number | B610620 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2020-02-01 |
| NHTSA component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
TAILGATE MALFUNCTION WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. Customer may complaint of any the following scenarios: When operating the tailgate by using any of the tailgate buttons the movement stops Tailgate opens when the remote control is within the proximity of the rear of the vehicle and a second person opens any of the doors using the outside door handle Tailgate opens again immediately after closing Erroneous ground signal set by the contactless tailgate opening control unit (smart-opener).
The document
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Components
Electrical system, Latches and locks
| BMW M2 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW X1 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| BMW X1 SAV | 2016 to 2017 |
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