Issue ID | 1058218 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10583008 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 15/04/14 |
Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | As per the below bmw service bulletin, i have a defective sunroof cassette as it doesn't have adequate water management and causes water to leak into the front and rear compartments and can cause electrical control modules to get wet and become damaged. This is a safety hazard caused by the potential flooding. Si b 54 06 06 special roofs november 2006 technical service this service information bulletin supersedes s. I. B54 06 06 dated august 2006. Designates changes to this revision subject water leak from panoramic sunroof model e53 (x5 sav), e61 (5 series sport wagon) and e83 (x3 sav) equipped with panoramic sunroof (s402a) situation customer may complain of a water leak from the overhead console area during heavy rain or when driving/parking on a steep slope facing downhill. Cause possible causes: a. Obstructed or damaged drains or drain tubes. B. Void in the windshield urethane bead. C. Excessive gaps between the glass panels and the perimeter seal. D. Inadequate water management system in the sunroof cassette. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98230 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ELGIN, IL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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