Service bulletin 120214
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10148254 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-13 |
| Manufacturer's number | 120214 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2014-04-01 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
NHTSA's summary
Service Action: Program Control Units (Fuel Shut-off Valve). Due to a software error, it is possible that a Check Engine light (MIL) may not be illuminated after a fault is detected at the fuel shut-off valve (TAV). This is an emissions-relevant fault.
The document
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Components
Electrical system, Engine, Exhaust and emissions, Software
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | 2013 |
|---|---|
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 | 2012, 2013 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 | 2013 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 | 2014 |
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