Service bulletin B540216
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10147547 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-13 |
| Manufacturer's number | B540216 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2016-07-01 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE |
NHTSA's summary
GAP VISIBLE BETWEEN UPPER A-PILLAR COWL PANEL SEAL AND CONVERTIBLE TOP SEAL.. When the Retractable Hard Top (RHT) is closed, a gap is visible between the upper A-pillar seal and the cowl panel seal. This concern does not result in water or air leaks, it is only an appearance issue. Photo at left shows gap between Apillar seal and cowl panel seal (inside view). Photo at left shows gap between Apillar seal and cowl panel seal (outside view). Design of upper A-pillar cowl panel seal to convertible top seal.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| BMW 428I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| BMW 430I | 2017 |
| BMW 435I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 440I | 2017 |
| BMW M4 | 2015, 2016 |
| BMW R1200 RT POLICE | 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 16V653000 | 2016-09-09. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
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A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
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