2024 BMW X3/X4 Roof Antenna Housing Delivery Stop SIB 65 33 23

BMW has issued Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 65 33 23, a Delivery Stop, for certain 2024 BMW X3 and X4 models. This bulletin, which is Revision 1 and replaces SI B65 33 23 dated October 2023, addresses an issue with the roof-mounted antenna housing.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

BMW has explicitly stated a critical directive regarding affected vehicles:

"Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop."

This means any 2024 BMW X3 or X4 vehicle identified under this Delivery Stop cannot be sold or delivered until the necessary repair has been completed by an authorized BMW service center.

What's Being Addressed

The Delivery Stop, effective October 10, 2023, concerns an improper manufacturing process. During vehicle production, the roof-mounted antenna housing on affected vehicles may not have been correctly affixed to the roof. This improper seal could potentially allow water to enter the vehicle, leading to further issues.

Repair Procedure Summary

The correction for this issue involves removing and reinstalling the roof-mounted antenna housing. Technicians are instructed to carefully remove the existing antenna housing and then remount it to ensure a proper seal. For detailed instructions, service centers should refer to Premium Repair Instructions 65 20 030, titled "Removing and Installing the Roof-mounted Antenna Housing."

Required Parts

To complete the repair for the 2024 BMW X3 roof antenna housing issue, a specific part is required:

• Part Number: 83 19 2 289 180
• Description: Windscreen adhesive kit 300ml
• Quantity: 1

Technicians must enter the vehicle's VIN or chassis number into ETK or AIR to ensure the correct part number is identified, accounting for specific equipment or options fitted to the vehicle.

Dealer Service Information

For claims and reimbursement related to this Delivery Stop, the repair code is 0065380400. Dealers can use one of two labor operations for sealing the empty roof antenna housing:

• Work Package #1: Labor Operation 00 75 604 (6 FRU)
• Work Package #2: Labor Operation 00 75 080 (8 FRU)

Additionally, a sublet amount of up to $30.00 (Sublet Code 4) is available for the reimbursement of bulk materials, primarily covering the windscreen adhesive kit. Due to the limited shelf life of the adhesive, specific instructions are provided for claiming reimbursement when repairing multiple vehicles.

Source: NHTSA ID: 10244269