Service bulletin B064018

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NHTSA's summary

BMW Parts Bulletin TEC142 Airbag Return BMW AG has requested the return of the following part numbers: 72 12 9 394 543 (E46 Passenger Air Bag Interim) 72 12 9 394 542, 72 12 7 112 351, 72 12 7 112 351, 72 12 9 384 807, 72 12 9 330 942, 72 12 7 065 920 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Recall SIBs (B65 15 13, B65 17 14) are currently being updated. Please reorder the new final remedy part number 72 12 6 998 949 immediately so there is no lack of availability for E46 Passenger air bag repairs. If you plan on ordering more than 20 pcs a month, please order 45 pcs on one line (1 pallet of 45). For accident vehicles not affected by an open recall, please refer to EPC with VIN for replacement part number. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped so far. 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 TEC142 must appear in the text of your TEC claim. TEC142 is valid from October 31, 2018, through November 14, 2018. The deadline for filing a claim under TEC142 is November 14, 2018. All parts must be returned to your facing RDC no later than November 28, 2018. When submitting a return claim, please specify in the comment section if the part is in its original factory seal or if it was previously opened. (c) 2018, BMW of North America, LLC. The contents of this document are confidential and should not be shared with third parties for distribution.

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Components

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