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577 MAIN STREET
HUDSON, MA 01749
ADDRESS
DO NOT MAIL REPAIR ORDER TO THIS ADD
DRESS

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MIRANDA AISHA STANFIELD
2632 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE APT 305
WASHINGTON, DC 20020-7738

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March 2019
This “Important Limited Warranty Information” applies to the BMW vehicle with the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) off WBXHT3C34G5E55941.
Dear BMW Owner/Lessee:
BMW is committed to delivering the ultimate in product satisfaction to our customers.
Towards that end, BMW is extending the limited warranty for the:
• Fuel Tank Vent Valve
On the above-referenced vehicle to:
• 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by your vehicle’s original in-service date.
This “component-specific” limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or
workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations,
and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light
Trucks.
This is notice of a “limited warranty extension.” This is not a notice of a Recall or
Service Action.
If a repair to this component is required, please contact your nearest authorized BMW center
in the United States or Puerto Rico to schedule an appointment. Your authorized BMW center
will determine the vehicle’s eligibility and review the scope of repairs that are covered by this
component-specific limited warranty extension.
After vehicle inspection and diagnosis, eligible repair work will be performed by the authorized
BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico) free of charge.
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered
by this limited warranty extension. This exclusion applies to repairs, including consequential, that
were performed using non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts.
The integrity of our products is essential to BMW’s success and our customers’ trust. We are
determined to exceed your expectations and hope this warranty extension further enhances your
ownership experience.
Sincerely,

BMW of North America, LLC
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Previous Customer-pay Repairs – Limited Warranty Extension Reimbursement
BMW of North America, LLC
March 2019
VIN WBXHT3C34G5E55941
Under this extended limited warranty, BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) will provide
reimbursement for “qualifying customer-pay repairs” that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to
the release of this component-specific limited warranty extension.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements,
exclusions and limitations that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and
Light Trucks.
Repairs that do not Qualify for Reimbursement
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States
and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues. This exclusion applies to repairs,
including consequential, that were performed using non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or
light truck parts.
Requesting Reimbursement for a Previous Repair that Qualifies
If you previously had a “qualifying customer-pay repair” performed either by an authorized BMW center
or independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please submit your
reimbursement request “online” at www.BMW-RP.com under the following reference:
Covered Component Code
B-ELWR 2019 B46 Fuel Tank Vent Valve 10Y120M
To initiate the online process, you will be asked to attach PDF files of the required documentation as
outlined in the reimbursement checklist on the next page.
Alternative Method to Request Reimbursement
Alternatively, you may mail or fax your request and documentation to:
BMW Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: B-ELWR 2019 B46 Fuel Tank Vent Valve 10Y120M
P.O. Box 561089
Dallas, TX 75356
Fax number: 877-434-2992
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request.
Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please
call 1-844-857-0341.
For all other questions, please contact BMW’s Customer Relations and Services via email at
[email protected] or via telephone at 1-800-831-1117.
Please have your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available and include the VIN with all
communications.

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Fuel Tank Vent Valve: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles
Previous Customer-pay Repair Reimbursement – Documentation Checklist
BMW of North America, LLC
Reimbursement is available to the BMW Owner/Lessee who incurred the expense.
When submitting a reimbursement for a previous repair, please provide legible copies of the following
documentation and include your VIN, name, address and your preferred contact telephone number(s):
Repair Order (RO) or Invoice
This document should include the following information:
Customer name and address
Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”)
The date of repair
The mileage when the repair was performed
Itemized breakdown of the labor charges for all repairs* including diagnosis
Itemized breakdown of the parts, including any miscellaneous items, billed for all repairs*
*For repair orders containing multiple repair line items, only the specific line item expenses that relate
to the component that is covered by this extended limited warranty will be considered for reimbursement.
Proof of Payment
Please provide a copy of at least one of the following items as valid proof of payment:
Repair order (RO)/invoice stamped and dated as “PAID”
Copy of a cancelled check
Copy of a signed credit/debit card receipt
Copy of a credit/debit card statement

Determining if an eligible vehicle’s repair qualifies for reimbursement:
Please use the following questions to review your repair order documentation prior to submitting a
reimbursement request:
1. Why was the vehicle brought into the repair facility?

2. What was the repair facility’s diagnosis?

3. What did the repair facility do to correct the concern and does it qualify?

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BMW

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Effectiv e as of the date above, the following Imp ortant Vehicl e Limited Warranty Information ,
applies to the BMW model with Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) WBA8D9C37HAB12345.
Dear BMW Own er/Lessee:
BMW of North America, L LC (“BMW NA”) is extending the limited w arrant y for the:

•

Evaporative Emission C ontrol (EVAP) System ’s Purge Valve , on the above -referenced
vehicle to:

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15 years/150,000 miles, whichev er occurs first, as determined f rom your v ehicle’s
original in-service date.

This component-sp ecific extended limited w arranty (ELW) applies to defects in mat erials and/or workmanship. This
cover age is subject to th e same vehicle eligibility requirements and limitations that apply to the BM W New V ehicle
Limited Warranty for Pas senger Cars and Light Trucks.
This also applies to 201 6 MY X1 (F48) models with the previous purge valve 1 0 year/120,000- mile extended
coverage. If your v ehicle is registered in a state that fully adopted th e California emission regulation, the
emis sion-relevant c overage for you r vehicle’s purge valve is 15 ye ars/150,000 miles.
This is not a notice of a Recall or Service Action. This is a notice of a “co mponent-s pecific
limited warranty e xtension.”
Over time, the EVAP sy stem’s purg e (vent) valv e may develop materi al and operational issu es, this can cause hard
starting, and th e engine to run rough, especially while idlin g. Additi onally, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M IL) may
also illuminate.
If your vehicle is experien cing a situ ation like th e one described above, please conta ct your authori zed BMW center
to schedule an appointment to have th e issue with you r vehicle diagno sed.

Company
BMW of North America, LLC
BMW Group Company
Mailing Address
PO Box 1227
Westwood, NJ
07675-1227
Website
www.bmwusa.com

After th e BMW center confirms that th e scope of the component-specific extended limited wa rranty coverage
corresponds and applies to a required vehi cle repair, and you r vehicle qualifies, the authoriz ed BMW center will
perf orm th e covered fuel tank purge va lve repair w ork free of charge.
Repairs performed on ineligi ble vehicles, eligible vehicles ope rated and repaired outside the Unite d States and
Puerto Ri co, or the diagnosis and repair of issues that a re outside th e intended scope o f this extended coverage,
othe r unrelated issues , and/or th at are due to outsid e influences are not covered by this limited warranty ext ension.
This ex clusion also applies to repairs that were perfo rmed using (including th ose repairs that result from using)
non-genuine BMW parts and/or used BMW passenger car or light truck parts.
BMW NA will also reimbur se qualifying cu stomer- pay repairs perform ed prior to th e release of this
component-specific limit ed warranty exten sion, as de scribed in this l etter.
We are determin ed to exceed those ex pectations and h ope this w arranty extension will further enhance your
own ership experience.
Sincerely,
BMW of North America, L LC

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BMW EVAP System Purge Valve Extended Limited Warranty (ELW)
Previous Customer-Pay Repair – Required Documentation Checklist
VIN: WBA8D9C37HAB12345
Reimbursement for a qualifying customer pay repair is available to the BMW Owner/Lessee who incurred the
expense. The questions below will assist you in reviewing your repair order/invoice documentation. When all your
responses below are “Yes,” and after completing the Checklist, proceed to page three (3) for further instructions.

Prior Repair Review Questions

Answers - One per Row

Was your vehicle’s EVAP system’s purge valve replaced?

Yes, next

No

Did you pay for this repair?

Yes, next

No

As determined by your vehicle’s in-service date (age), and the mileage when the
repair was performed, was the vehicle still within 15 years (180 Mths) /150,000
miles, whichever occurs first?

Within 15/150,
Yes, next

No

Did the repair facility's diagnosis confirm this component failed?
(It did not fail due to another, or outside issue with your vehicle)

Yes, proceed to
the checklist

No

When a Prior Repair Review Question’s result is a “No” response, no further action is required.
Required Repair Order (RO) or Invoice Documentation - Checklist
For a previous repair reimbursement request, please include a copy of your completed page 2 document (one per
repair/request) together with legible copies (either a scan, photo, PDF, and/or screenshots) of the following
documentation with your name, address, and your preferred contact telephone number(s) and email address(es).
This documentation must include the following information:
Customer name and address
Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”)
The date of repair
The mileage when the repair was performed
Itemized list of labor charges for all repairs* including diagnosis
Itemized list of parts (Part numbers), including any miscellaneous items, billed for all repairs*
(*) For repair orders containing multiple repair line items, reimbursement consideration will only be given to those lineitem expenses that are directly related to the specific repair that is now covered by this component-specific extended
limited warranty.
Required Proof of Payment Documentation
Please provide a copy of at least one of the following items as valid proof of payment:
Repair order (RO)/invoice stamped and dated as “PAID”
Cancelled check
Signed credit/debit card receipt
Credit/debit card statement
BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) reserves the right to review and adjust/reduce the amount
that will be reimbursed based on what is normally recognized as customary, fair, and reasonable, to
diagnose, perform a repair, or replace a component (including the applicable and scope of replacement
parts, and related materials) to address an operational issue with the vehicle.
Except for reasonable account number protection measures, illegible, altered/modified, incomplete
and/or non-authentic repair order/invoice documentation will not be accepted.
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BMW EVAP System Purge Valve ELW
Previous Customer-Pay Repair - Reimbursement Request
VIN: WBA8D9C37HA011839
Eligible and Qualifying Previous Customer Pay Repairs
For the BMW model with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed in this letter, BMW of North America, LLC
(“BMW NA”) will reimburse the cost of qualifying customer-pay repairs that were performed prior to the release of
this component-specific extended limited warranty coverage.
A qualifying customer pay repair must primarily address the identified vehicle issue and repair that is
being covered by the extended limited warranty. Also, the repair must have been correctly, adequately,
and completely performed as required by the applicable BMW Group approved repair procedure,
process, and policy instructions.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements and limitations that apply
to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Repairs that Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto
Rico, or the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of this extended coverage, other
unrelated issues, and/or that are due to outside influences are not covered by this limited warranty extension. This
exclusion also applies to repairs that were performed using (including those repairs that result from using) nongenuine BMW parts and/or used BMW passenger car or light truck parts.
Requesting Reimbursement
To request reimbursement for a qualifying customer pay repair performed either by an authorized BMW center or
independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please submit your reimbursement
request online at www.BMW-RP.com under the following reference:
• B-ELWR Purge Valve 15Y150M
Reimbursement Request Procedures
The online process is initiated by attaching/sending PDF files of the supporting documentation for the prior repair
(Completed letter page two (2), and the other required documentation).
The alternative method to request reimbursement, either by mail, or by fax, is described below:
BMW Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: B-ELWR Purge Valve 15Y150M
P.O. Box 54067
Hurst, TX 76054
Fax number: 877-434-2992
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request.
Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341.

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