# 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

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10146681-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10146681-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 BMW 640I
- 2017 BMW 650I
- 2017 BMW M6

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B662317](/bulletins/10161576.md), 2019-06-24, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018 CONTACTLESS TAILGATE \(SMART OPENER\) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
- [BMWAUG0616](/bulletins/10147048.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected M vehicles produced from May 12, 2016 through July 4, 2016. While the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a disclosure prior to delivery acknowledging the premature wearing of the rear axle differential. A copy of the disclosure form is attached and must be maintained in the customer?s deal jacket. Body of Disclosure:In the course of ongoing quality analysis, BMW has discovered that the disc in the rear\-axle differential in the vehicle reference above wears out prematurely, causing loud noises. The remedy parts for the repair are not yet available. BMW of North America \(?BMW NA?\) will notify you when parts are available and advise you to schedule an appointment with your local BMW dealer to have the repair performed free of charge to you. To ensure that we have your most up\-to\-date contact information, please complete the information below. If you change your address before you receive the notice from BMW NA, please register your vehicle and update your contact information at http://www.bmwusa.com/myBMW.
- [B513016](/bulletins/10147022.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.
- [B512416](/bulletins/10146826.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. WATER LEAKING INTO REAR COMPARTMENT. Water is found in rear compartment. CAUSE Seal around fuel filler tube \(located by red lines\) is not effective. Replace cover pot \(bowl\).
- [B513016](/bulletins/10142933.md), 2018-07-16, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.

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