Service bulletin B512222
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11024208 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2025-10-09 |
| Manufacturer's number | B512222 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2025-09-17 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
NHTSA's summary
Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| BMW 230I | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| BMW 430I | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| BMW M3 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| BMW M4 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
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