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BMW 550I Gran Turismo 2009–2012technical service bulletin

Bulletin SB-65-01-13 · NHTSA communication 10051912 · issued Jan 1, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2009–2012
model years
9
vehicle entries

Official summary

Airbag warning lamp illuminated; shorted wire in front seat harness. Bmw models f07, and f10. Model years 2009-2013. *kb

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.