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Service bulletin BMWDEC0214

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10148197
Published by NHTSA2018-11-13
Manufacturer's numberBMWDEC0214
Manufacturer's date2014-12-01
NHTSA componentEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NHTSA's summary

BMW Parts Bulletin TEC3X Thermostat Return. BMW NA has requested the return of the following part numbers: 11 53 8 636 594 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. 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 TEC3X must appear in the text of your TEC claim. TEC3X is valid from December 09, 2014, through December 23, 2014. The deadline for filing a claim under TEC3X is December 23, 2014. All parts must be returned to your facing RDC no later than January 06, 2015. Please reorder using the new part numbers listed below. New part number 11 53 8 648 791 (c) 2014, BMW of North America, LLC. The contents of this document are confidential and should not be shared with third parties for distribution.

The document

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Components

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Vehicles listed
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