Service bulletin B540317
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10146681 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-05 |
| Manufacturer's number | B540317 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2017-08-01 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE |
NHTSA's summary
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT LID TRIM. Temporary convertible top compartment cover trim was installed in production due to parts shortage. Vehicle cannot be delivered while equipped with temporary cover. Temporary trim does not provide adequate seal.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| BMW 640I | 2017 |
|---|---|
| BMW 650I | 2017 |
| BMW M6 | 2017 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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