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Service bulletin BMWOCT1516

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10146922
Published by NHTSA2018-11-05
Manufacturer's numberBMWOCT1516
Manufacturer's date2016-10-01
NHTSA componentEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

NHTSA's summary

BMW Parts Bulletin TEC37 Rear Muffler Return BMW AG has requested the return of the following part numbers: 18 30 8 604 209, 18 30 8 604 208, 18 30 8 624 801 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped so far. Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC37 must appear in the text of your TEC claim. TEC37 is valid from October 11, 2016, through October 25, 2016. The deadline for filing a claim under TEC37 is October 25, 2016. All parts must be returned to your facing RDC no later than November 08, 2016. Please reorder the new part number if needed. Old Part Number New Part Number 18 30 8 604 209 18 30 8 686 884 18 30 8 604 208 18 30 8 686 883 18 30 8 624 801 18 30 8 686 885

The document

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Components

Engine, Equipment and accessories, Exhaust and emissions, Exhaust manifold, pipes and muffler

Vehicles listed
BMW BMW

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.