NHTSA ID Number: 11014036
Manufacturer Communication Number: B510425
TSB/Document Date: 2025-02-10
Summary
Due to changes in the opening mechanism ofthe trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that thetrunk/tailgate may not completely lock afterclosing it.
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51 04 25_SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LATCH THAT SECURES THE TRUNK/TAILGATE
SIB 51 04 25
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LATCH THAT SECURES THE
TRUNK/TAILGATE
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2025-02-07
THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
MODEL
E-Series
G45
G60
G70
G90
U10
U11
Model Description
X3 Sports Activity Vehicle
5 Series Sedan
7 Series Sedan
M5 Sedan
X2 Sports Activity Coupe
X1 Sports Activity Vehicle
Production Date
June 20, 2024 – October 15, 2024
SITUATION
Due to changes in the opening mechanism of
the trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that the
trunk/tailgate may not completely lock after
closing it.
CORRECTION
Replace the trunk/tailgate latch.
PROCEDURE
Replace the latch that secures the trunk/tailgate following the repair instructions listed in ISTA/AIR 51 24
100.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use and invoice the part number below.
Note: If the trunk’s latch cannot be replaced due to lack of parts availability, the customer must be
informed of the pending reworking measure upon vehicle delivery. An appointment must be made
with the customer for the reworking.
Part Number
51 24 5 B53 9E4
Description
Tailgate lock
Quantity
1
Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time
use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed (according to the ISTA repair
instructions/ETK/AIR), are to be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog, and/or other approved BMW
Group’s resources according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the
Repair Code listed in this bulletin.
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CLAIM INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package
information below, and the part number listed above.
Repair
Code:
0051170600
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Below are the special flat rate labor operation code choices for this action.
Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer (New in-stock/No in-service date), or the
vehicle is already in the workshop for another reason and/or repair.
Work Pkg
Labor
Operation
Description (Plusposition)
Labor
Allowance
#1
00 78 508
Renew tailgate lock
As applicable
Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Service Action shows open (No other Main work will be
performed or claimed during this workshop visit).
Work Pkg
Labor
Operation
Description (Main work)
Labor
Allowance
#2
00 78 008
Renew tailgate lock
As applicable
Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim submission and reimbursement. Also, only
one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit.
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the technician’s RO notes and in the claim
comments (For example: B51 04 25 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the
“Search” icon. If the “Vehicle Selection” window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select
the applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the “Flat Rate Units”
button and enter a flat rate labor operation code number “without spaces” in the field to the right, click on the
“Search” icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group details” that are available and their
corresponding FRU allowances.
FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback
To submit feedback for the technical topic of this bulletin: Submit your
feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal
To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department
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TSB/Document ID: B510425
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2025-02-07
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: 0051170600
Communication Type: Service Campaign
NHTSA Components: STRUCTURE:BODY
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