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MC4600115-019
Aug 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
During an interim period, some vehicles ordered with a luggage carrier were being shipped with grab handles in its place. This was done in order to ensure that all luggage carriers meet the quality standards of BMW Motorrad and to avoid a d
MC5438045403
Aug 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Rattling/chattering engine noise form the timing gear after approximately 9000 miles. Chain tensioner range of adjustment no longer sufficient.
MC5985426004
Aug 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Loss of coolant in the expansion tank. No visible traces of leak. Evaporation in the vent hole of the tank.
MC6192247601
Aug 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
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.
MC6200500401
Aug 1, 2015
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The connection between the fairing and the inside trim panel can losen and casue a larger gap between both components. In extreme cases this can cause a rattling noise.
MC6204735401
Aug 1, 2015
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Implausible RPM values displayed, speed indicator shows "---", DDC and or ABS lamp lights up. Loose threaded connector.
MC6206765601
Aug 1, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
The NAVIGATOR v5 does not link with the motorcycle when mounted in the cradle. Cradle harness plugged into the wrong connector.
MC6208578101
Aug 1, 2015
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Handlebar weight with hand protection. Vehicles with hand protection, the mounting screw for the handlebar weight becomes loose.
MC61737415
Jul 2, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
The spring strut coveron the left and the hanfwheel cover on the right come loos very easily when being ridden.
09 05 15
Jul 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR BOTH FRONT PARKING LIGHTS IS DEACTIVATED AND CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DOESN'T DISPLAY. *MA
11 10 12
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
WHEN ACCELERATING, IN HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, BETWEEN 3,000 RPM AND 5,000 RPM, CAUSES JUDDERS OR SURGES IN VEHICLE, REPEATEDLY, DUE TO THE ELECTROPNEUMATIC PRESSURE CONVERTOR. *MA
11 13 15
Jul 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
THE PLASTIC OIL FILTER MIGHT FAIL WHICH WILL CAUSE A LEAKAGE TO THE INTERNAL AND /OR EXTERNAL ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT
12 23 15
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM) "DRIVE FAULTY; DRIVE AT MODERATE SPEED" WILL DISPLAY AND ENGINE POWER MAY GO DOWN WHEN ACCELERATING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DUE TO DME SOFTWARE ERROR. *MA
13 02 15
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ENGINE FAILURE WARNING AND REDUCED ENGINE OUTPUT WILL OCCUR DUE TO HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP FAILURE. *MA
16 05 15
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT ENGINE NO-START CONDITION, ENGINE JERKING/BUCKING, AND REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHEN DRIVING DUE TO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. *MA
32 02 15
Jul 1, 2015
010000 STEERING
WHEN MANEUVERING OR CONTROLLING UNDER CURVES, YOU CAN HEAR CRACKLING NOISES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA DUE TO THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SPINDLE. *MA
32 03 14
Jul 1, 2015
010000 STEERING
BMW: CAUTIONING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR A CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IN THE DISPLAY INDICATE THE POWER-ASSISTED STEERING HAS FAIL. *MA
36 03 15
Jul 1, 2015
190000 TIRES
BMW - WHEEL INTERFACE WITH THE BRAKE DISC MIGHT HAVE CUSTOMER COMPLAINING ABOUT TICKING AND CHIRPING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE *MA
B010515
Jul 1, 2015
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
"In-Tank Fuel Delivery Module (Pump): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION On the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the ? In-tan
B010915
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"BMW Engine Oil: New Repair Order Invoicing Procedure. INFORMATION With the introduction of our new engine oil supplier, the base unit of measure for engine oil is now ""one liter."" With this change in the unit of measure, BMW will now rei
B011615
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"An ""Add Engine Oil"" Check Control Message Display. Prior to a ""Due"" engine oil service, a customer may contact your center or arrive at your workshop stating the vehicle is displaying a message to ""add engine oil"" to the crankcase. T
B090315
Jul 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"Cruise Control does not Operate after Programming with ISTA/P 3.56.x. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 3.56.x (integration level F025-15-07-50x), cruise control cannot be activated. If the customer tries to activate cruise control
B090515
Jul 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Front Parking Lights Inoperative. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 3.56.1, both front parking lights (integrated in the headlights) have been deactivated and no Check Control message is displayed. CAUSE FEM software error in ISTA/P
B111012
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
N20 Engine: Repeated Juddering or Surging While Accelerating. The vehicle judders or surges repeatedly while accelerating in hot ambient temperatures between 3,000 RPM and 5,000 RPM. The Service Engine Soon lamp is not illuminated, and no f
B111315
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The plastic oil filter housing may fail and lead to an internal and/or external engine oil or coolant leak.