Service bulletin BMWDEC0415

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NHTSA's summary

Thermostat Situation. As you know Service Action SIB 11 11 15 was released for the F10 and the part number 11 53 8 657 053 is currently in a backorder situation. On Monday January 4th, the SIB 11 11 15 will be updated with a new part number. Also on Monday, a new Service Action SIB 11 10 15 will be released for F3X vehicles. Today part number 11 53 8 657 053 has been blocked from ordering. We will transfer all current backorders (adjusting to maximum of 5 per day) over to the new part number. In case you still have PN 11 53 8 657 053 in your inventory, you can continue using it for the F10. Service Action SI B11 11 15. Starting Monday, January 4th you will be able to order the new part number if needed up to 5 per day maximum. All orders over 5 will be adjusted.

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Components

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