BMW R 1200 GS Service Bulletins (2014)

58 manufacturer communications on file.

• April 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160232

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC3600118

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.

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• March 1, 2019•Document ID: 10159164

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC64606814

  Date Added:

  April 22, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.

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• February 5, 2018•Document ID: 10135001

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC54075516

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high

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• February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135004

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC63932068

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During a software update of the instrument cluster as of I level 17-11-502 (ISTA version 4.09.3x) a programming abort occurs.

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• January 29, 2018•Document ID: 10135006

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC64010520

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.

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• December 11, 2017•Document ID: 10136762

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC63932068

  Date Added:

  May 14, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The software for the TFT instrument cluster with I level 17-11-501 does not correspond to internal quality guidelines.

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• December 4, 2017•Document ID: 10136760

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC63876474

  Date Added:

  May 14, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.

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• November 18, 2017•Document ID: 10136759

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC63849336

  Date Added:

  May 14, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.

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• May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149276

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC63353852

  Date Added:

  November 26, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants. In the case of a loss of function, a gear change (without the gearshift assistant) is possible only with the actuation of the clutch lever.

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• May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149274

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC2300117

  Date Added:

  November 26, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.

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• January 12, 2017•Document ID: 10136755

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC3300317

  Date Added:

  May 14, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event the rear drive needs replaced or the rear brake caliper is removed and installed.

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• June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151392

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC2100116

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line.

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• April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151297

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC62571524_03

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.

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• April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151295

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC55250630_03

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Grinding noises from rear drive - individual cover screws on rear drive are coming undone,screw chafes against the brake disk and makes noises.

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• March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151238

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC2100116

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen gradually over a period of time.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147804

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC61326053

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.

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• August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10151430

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC6192247601

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.

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• July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147230

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC61573010

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Lock barrels fall out of case (do not lock). Part is incorrectly installed.

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• June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147756

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC61461571

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.

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• June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147754

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC6132605

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.

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