Service bulletin B111118
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10149566 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-26 |
| Manufacturer's number | B111118 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-10-01 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN |
NHTSA's summary
SERVICE ACTION: N63R ENGINE - CHECK AND REPLACE VANOS ACTUATORS, OIL FEED LINES, CHARGE AIR COOLERS AND THE MAP THERMOSTAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. This bulletin describes the procedures to inspect and if necessary replace the following components: * Check VANOS System (vehicle test and review faults stored in the DME) * Turbo charger oil feed lines (leaking) * Charge air coolers (corrosion) * Map thermostat and electrical harness (corrosion) Also, make sure that Service Bulletin B12 24 18 Service Action: Program Control Units, is completed when performing this Service Action.
The document
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Components
Electrical system, Transmission and driveline
| BMW 740E | 2017 |
|---|---|
| BMW 740I | 2017 |
| BMW 740LI | 2016 to 2017 |
| BMW 750LI | 2016 to 2017 |
| BMW M760I | 2017 |
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