NHTSA ID Number: 10149232
Manufacturer Communication Number: B160117
TSB/Document Date: 2018-11-26
Summary
"VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 17E-A02 - REPLACE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER AND NVLD SENSOR HOLDER This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B16 01 17 dated March 2017 What's New: ? Bulletin type was changed from a Service Action to an Emissions Recall. The activated charcoal canister and or NVLD sensor holder may be damaged. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Emissions Recall Campaign affects F25 and F26 vehicles produced from February 2017 to March 2017 First check if a Recall Completion Label, SD 92-435 for this campaign is already attached to the underside of the hood on the right (passenger) rear close to the windshield. If the label is present, the Campaign has already been performed and no further action is necessary. Affected vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in AIR, the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. LABEL INSTRUCTIONS For California centers only: It is required by the California Code of Regulations that an executed orange ""Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction"" certificate (SD92-084, see illustration) be provided to each customer (for vehicles registered in the state of California), once the Recall on his or her vehicle has been completed. The activated charcoal canister and NVLD sensor holder are damaged Transportation damage."
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TSB/Document ID: B160117
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2017-05-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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SI B16 01 17
Fuel Supply Systems
May 2017
Technical Service
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN
17E-A02 - REPLACE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER
AND NVLD SENSOR HOLDER
This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B16 01 17
dated March 2017
What’s New:
• Bulletin type was changed from a Service Action to an
Emissions Recall.
New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol
.
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before
customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please
perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
MODEL
F25 (X3)
F26 (X4)
SITUATION
The activated charcoal canister and or NVLD sensor holder may be damaged.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Emissions Recall Campaign affects F25 and F26 vehicles produced from February
2017 to March 2017
First check if a Recall Completion Label, SD 92-435 for this campaign is already attached
to the underside of the hood on the right (passenger) rear close to the windshield.
If the label is present, the Campaign has already been performed and no further action is
necessary.
Affected vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as
“Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication
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System) or with the Key Reader.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
After the vehicle has been checked and corrected,
obtain a label (SD 92-435) and with the indelible
marker provided, legibly print the Recall name, Recall
number, and dealer code (5 digits) on the “Emissions
Recall Campaign Completed Label” (see illustration).
Note: Additional labels can be ordered online at BMW
TIS.
For California centers only: It is required by the California Code of Regulations that an
executed orange "Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction" certificate (SD92-084, see
illustration) be provided to each customer (for vehicles registered in the state of California), once
the Recall on his or her vehicle has been completed.
SITUATION
The activated charcoal canister and NVLD sensor holder are damaged
CAUSE
Transportation damage.
CORRECTION
Replace activated charcoal canister and NVLD sensor holder.
PROCEDURE
Refer to repair instruction 16 12 010 “Replace the activated charcoal canister”.
Replace the activated carbon canister and the NVLD sensor holder.
The damage may not be evident, small cracks, etc. The parts listed below must be replaced
regardless on every vehicle.
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PARTS INFORMATION
Please refer to the Parts Matrix for parts ordering procedure.
F25 and F26 with the N20 engine:
Part Number
Description
Quantity
16 13 7 293 757
Activated Charcoal Filter 1
16 13 7 318 343
Holder (NVLD)
1
07 14 7 194 471
Screw for plastic
3
07 11 9 905 871
4
F25 and F26 with the N55 engine:
Part Number
Description
Quantity
16 13 7 279 362
Activated Charcoal Filter 1
16 13 7 318 343
Holder (NVLD)
1
07 14 7 194 471
Screw for plastic
3
07 11 9 905 871
4
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Emissions Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following
information:
Defect Code:
0016210200
Completion before vehicle delivery to the customer or the vehicle is already in the
workshop.
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
00 64 935
6 FRU
Replacing the activated carbon
canister with holder (Plus work)
Or:
Completion after vehicle delivery to the customer
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
Replacing the activated carbon
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00 64 339
8 FRU
canister with holder (Main work)
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