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MC5056112802
Mar 1, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Display "02 08 rb" in K16 instrument cluster
MC5380425301
Mar 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
New vehicles are being delivered to the dealer with different side stands.
MC5382641801
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
R1200R has no fuel level or engine temperature display despite having an on-board computer
MC5383452601
Mar 1, 2013
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Incorrect anti-theft alarm (DWA) operating instructions
MC6100213
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that chafing of the wiring harness can occur on S 1000 RR and HP4 models. The fault symptoms differ, depending on which part of the wiring is damaged.
MC71042013
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Subject: New Original BMW Motorrad Engine Oils and Gear Lubricants. BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Castrol (BP Lubricants USA , Inc.). BMW Motorrad Original lubricants and engine oils are jointly developed an
SIB-11-03-08
Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-12-16-11
Mar 1, 2013
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON AND THE ENGINE HAS REDUCED POWER WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-12-25-12
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: DUE TO ENGINE BLOCK BEING LOOSE AND NEAR STARTER, VEHICLE FAILS TO START, FAILS TO SHIFT INTO GEAR, REVERSE LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK, VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING. MODEL 2012 F30. *PE
SIB-13-01-13
Mar 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW: FUEL TANK PRESSURE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE WITH A FAULT CODE OF 19401B. THIS LIGHT INDICATES THAT THE PRESSURE MAY BE LOW AS OPPOSED TO AMBIENT. *KB
SIB-18-02-12
Mar 1, 2013
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE REPLACING AND/OR CHECKING OF EMISSIONS MONITORING COMPONENTS TO INCREASE EMISSIONS STABILITY, HIGH PRESSURE (HP) EGR VALVE RESTRICTION OF EXCESSIVE SOOT AND IMPROVED DIESEL EXHAUST F
SIB-18-05-12
Mar 1, 2013
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UNDER VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 11E-A03:CHECK/REPLACE EMISSIONS MONITORING COMPONENTS. DUE TO EXCESSIVE SOOT BUILD UP, THE HIGH PRESSURE (HP) EGR VALVE MAY BE RESTRICTED UNDER
SIB-18-06-12
Mar 1, 2013
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHEN INTRODUCED INTO EXHAUST SYSTEM, SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION (SCR) MIXER WAS IMPROVED TO OPTIMIZE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) MIXTURE. MODEL 2010 E70, E90. *PE UPDATED ON 4/25
SIB-52-01-13
Mar 1, 2013
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
FRONT CRASH-ACTIVE HEADREST HAS LIMITED HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. HEADREST HAS A MAXIMUM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. BMW MODEL F06, F12, F13. *KB UPDATED ON 4/25/2013. *KB
SIB-61-05-12
Mar 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: BATTER DISCHARGED BECAUSE OF UNFAVORABLE DRIVING PROFILE. THIS IS CAUSED ON SHORT TRIPS (LESS THAN 3 MILES) OR WHEN THE TELEPHONE OR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IS USED FOR UP TO 30 MINUTES WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. MODELS X5, X6 ALL MOD
SIB-61-08-13
Mar 1, 2013
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
BMW: FRONT AND/OR REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY A STIFF OR BINDING WIPER LINKAGE, JUNCTION BOX ELECTRONICS (JBE) SOFTWARE ERROR, OR A DEFECTIVE WIPER MOTOR. MODELS E70, E71, E72. MODEL YEARS ARE NOT LISTE
SIB-61-13-05
Mar 1, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB
SIB-63-10-09
Mar 1, 2013
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BMW: THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILS AND THE BULB HOLDER IS DEFORMED DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND THE COMPOSITION OF THE HOLDER. *RM UPDATED ON 4/25/2013. *KB
SIB-66-01-13
Mar 1, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW: DUE TO WIRING HARNESS SHORT CIRCUIT, THE FRONT AND/OR REAR PDC SENSORS FAILS TO WORK WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED OR BUTTON (PDC) IS PRESSED. MODEL 2011-2013 F25. *PE
111212
Feb 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
N20 Engine: Engine Oil Filter Application. INFORMATION The current version of EPC does not provide all available options for the engine oil filters that are used in the N20 engine. The illustrations below will help identify the proper engin
120512
Feb 1, 2013
010000 STEERING
N63: Drop in Engine Speed While Turning at Low Speeds. The engine speed may drop significantly below normal idling speed if the steering wheel is turned sharply at lower road speeds. Unfavorable DME software
130409
Feb 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"N54 - Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. Various misfire fault codes
160113
Feb 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Approved Diesel Fuel. INFORMATION Current BMW vehicles with advanced diesel technology were designed and tested to run on Ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) with a biodiesel content of 5% or lower. This also meets ASTM D6751 specification.