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SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS
WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT

2020-01-15

MODEL
E-Series
F22
F23
F30
F31
F31
F34
F34
F39
F48
F48
F80
F87
G01
G12
G12

MY
2019
2019
2018
2018
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2019
2019
2019

Model Description
2 Series Coupe (All Models)
2 Series Convertible (All Models)
3 Series Sedan*
328d xDrive Sports Wagon
330i xDrive Sports Wagon
330i xDrive Gran Turismo
340i xDrive Gran Turismo
X2 M35i
X1 (All Models)
X1 (All Models)
M3 Sedan
M2 Competition Coupe
X3 (All Models)
7 Series Sedan (All Models)
ALPINA B7

Production Dates
October 2, 2018 – January 19, 2019
October 2, 2018 – January 19, 2019
October 9, 2018 – October 11, 2018
October 16, 2018 – November 15, 2018
October 11, 2018 – January 21, 2019
October 24, 2018 – January 14, 2019
October 24, 2018 – December 18, 2018
November 19, 2018 – November 19, 2018
October 5, 2018 – November 1, 2018
October 29, 2018 – January 18, 2019
October 6, 2018 – October 26, 2018
October 2, 2018 – December 19, 2018
November 1, 2018 – January 19, 2019
October 25, 2018 – January 21, 2019
October 25, 2018 – December 18, 2018

*Excludes the MY2018 320i Sedans, 320i xDrive Sedans, and 330e iPerformance Sedans
Note: The Model information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor.

ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty
coverage, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the VIN and Component-specific
Vehicle Comment shown below:
Please see SI B01 13 19 (DC 63 21 90 01 00). For this vehicle, the side panel tail lamp housing
mounting tabs limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10
years without mileage limit as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is
subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the
BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice
of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section.
If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS
by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.
*Excludes the MY2018 320i Sedans, 320i xDrive Sedans, and 330e iPerformance Sedans

INFORMATION
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the
vehicle’s Side Panel Tail Lamp Housing Mounting Tabs to:

10 years without mileage limit as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date.
This component and issue-specific limited
warranty extension applies to defects in
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materials or workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same
vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations,
and exclusions that apply to the BMW
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for
Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
During the extended limited warranty
coverage period, eligible vehicles that are
beyond the 4 year/50,000 mile New Vehicle
Limited Warranty coverage, any other
defect issues with the side panel tail lamps
are not covered.

Note: This bulletin is notice of a limited warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall
or Service Action.
There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.

SITUATION
The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs, this can cause a clacking sound in the
rear of the vehicle while driving.

CAUSE
The plastic mounting tabs for the rear tail light assembly housing(s) may become too brittle and crack to the
point where the hold down nut(s) can no longer keep the housing(s) in place.

CORRECTION
If a Model vehicle listed above arrives at your center with this Situation, visually inspect both sides.
Replace the rear tail light assembly (left, right or both) that are found to have cracked and broken Housing
Mounting Tabs.

With the rear lights removed from the vehicle, the
tail light mounting studs and vehicle body MUST be
cleaned to remove potential residual manufacturing
oil.
Using an 80% ethanol/20% water mixture on a
clean cloth, clean the mounting studs and body
area shown to the left.

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Warning: 80% Ethanol/ 20% water is the only
suitable cleaning solution that is safe for the vehicle
body and tail lights. Do NOT use any alternative
cleaning solution.
Ethanol can be locally sourced in the form of
denatured alcohol.
Using any other cleaning solution will cause
damage to the vehicle.
Do not allow the tail light lenses to come into
contact with the cleaning solution.

PARTS INFORMATION
Not all vehicles will require both rear tail light assemblies to be replaced.
Part Number
64 50 9 123 157
And:
Refer to ETK/AIR
And/or:
Refer to ETK/AIR

Description
Self-locking Hex-nut

Quantity
2 or 4 as needed

Rear light in the side panel, left

1

Rear light in the side panel, right

1

And;
Bulk Material - Sublet
Part Number
NPN

Description
Denatured alcohol (Ethanol-Local Purchase)

Quantity
As needed

Note: Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETK/EPC), using the customer’s VIN to locate the
applicable replacement part numbers.

Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have
confirmed failures.
Only in conjunction with parts: When applicable, if ETK/EPC item identifies additional part(s)
that must also be replaced/installed in-conjunction with performing a covered repair, these
required additional items are also covered under the terms of this extended limited warranty.
Also refer to ETK/EPC and the repair instructions for onetime-use fasteners/screws and other
information regarding repair-related gaskets, seals, fluid and/or lubricants that also need to be
replaced/used and claimed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
This component’s issue-specific limited warranty extension to 10 years without mileage limit applies
to eligible US-specification BMW vehicles that are registered, operated and have their covered repair
performed by an authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico) for defects in
materials or workmanship.
During the extended limited warranty coverage period, eligible vehicles that are beyond the
4 year/50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, any other defect issues with the side panel
tail lamps are not covered.

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The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not
changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program or
any BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
Should this component fail again for issue described in this bulletin, it is covered by the remaining portion of
the extended limited warranty coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Non-US specification vehicles, ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered under the
terms of this limited warranty extension.
Qualifying Repairs - Claim Submission
Claim this work with the defect code and labor operations provided below.
Defect Code:

6321900100

F2x F3x F4x F8x G1x rear light side panel

Replace left side /Check right (F22, 23, 30, 31, 34, F80 and F87)
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

63 21 262

Replacing the tail light, left (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Replacing the tail light, left (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Work time (WT) to check the right side tail light housing (No
repair necessary) and to clean the left side mounting studs

2 FRU

Or:
63 21 762
And:
63 00 009

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 63 21 762 instead of
63 21 262.
Or, for the:
Replace right side /Check left (F22, 23, 30, 31, 34, F80 and F87)
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

63 21 267

Replacing the tail light, right (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Replacing the tail light, right (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Work time (WT) to check the left side tail light housing (No
repair necessary) and to clean the right side mounting studs

2 FRU

Or:
63 21 767
And:
63 00 009

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 63 21 767 instead of
63 21 267

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Or, for:
Check and replace both sides (F22, 23, 30, 31, 34, F80 and F87)
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

63 21 272

Replacing both tail lights (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Replacing both tail lights (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Work time (WT) to clean the mounting studs on both sides