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Service bulletin BMWMAY0115

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10147156
Published by NHTSA2018-11-05
Manufacturer's numberBMWMAY0115
Manufacturer's date2015-05-01
NHTSA componentSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

NHTSA's summary

BMW Parts Bulletin TEC1Z Rear Window Return BMW NA has requested the return of the following part number: 51 31 7 294 775, 51 31 7 294 776 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped so far, without a new added wire. All parts where a new wire is added are ok (see image below) 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 TEC1Z must appear in the text of your TEC claim. TEC1Z is valid from May 18, 2015, through June 01, 2015. The deadline for filing a claim under TEC1Z is June 01, 2015. All parts must be returned to your facing RDC no later than June 15, 2015. Please reorder the same part number if needed.

The document

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Components

Body and frame

Vehicles listed
BMW BMW

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