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Service bulletin BMWOCT0912

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10150345
Published by NHTSA2018-12-03
Manufacturer's numberBMWOCT0912
Manufacturer's date2012-10-01
NHTSA componentBACK OVER PREVENTION

NHTSA's summary

BMW Parts Bulletin TEC9R Bumper Return BMW AG has requested the inspection of the following part number: 51 11 7 261 188 Stock must not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Please use the photo below to inspect the SRA cutouts. If the cut outs are not correct then stock should not be returned. Please return the 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 TEC9R must appear in the text of your TEC claim. TEC9R is valid from October 18, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The deadline for filing a claim under TEC9R is October 31, 2012. All parts must be returned to your facing RDC no later than November 14, 2012. (c) 2012, 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

Driver assistance, Backup camera

Vehicles listed
BMW K SERIES

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