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651912
Dec 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Headunit-High: Navigation to an iPhone Address Is Inoperative. The route guidance to an address selected from the iPhone address book is inoperative. The navigation system integrated into the Headunit-High (HU-H) is not accepting addresses
652212
Dec 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Action: CIC - Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. The Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD).
660712
Dec 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Remote Control Key Buttons Operate Incorrectly After Coding. The remote control buttons operate incorrectly after programming and coding using ISTA/P 2.47.x. or later. * Vehicles without option 302 (Alarm System): the 3rd button unlocks the
660812
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear Park Distance Control Does Not Work. When the reverse gear is selected or the PDC button is pressed, the rear PDC sensors do not work and, at times, there is no check control messages displayed. CAUSE Water ingresses into the PDC senso
BMWDEC0112
Dec 1, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This message is to inform you that tires from the Tire Manufacturer Goodyear/Dunlop beginning November 1, 2012, will have different coverage per their new warranty policy. This effects replacement tires and factory installed tires. Importan
BMWDEC0212
Dec 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II Aviator Edition models produced between 26.10.2012 and 30.10.2012 have been built with incorrect fixings in the transmission tunnel finisher. To maintain our high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, Ro
BMWDEC0312
Dec 1, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW is committed to delivering the ultimate in product satisfaction to you, our customer. Our interest in your vehicle does not end with its sale; it continues throughout the warranty period and beyond. We have become aware of a potential p
BMWDEC0412
Dec 1, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW is committed to delivering the ultimate in product satisfaction to you, our customer. Our interest in your vehicle does not end with its sale; it continues throughout the warranty period and beyond. We have become aware of a potential p
MC3200112
Dec 1, 2012
050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW Motorrad has radically changed the design of the handbrake lever fitting. The system is now considerably more maintenance-friendly for the reason that it dispenses with screen insert, suppressor weight and separate vent valve.
MC3200212
Dec 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that the wrong screws were used for the handlebar clamping blocks on a small number of vehicles (approx. 48 in the US). If these threaded fasteners are re-installed in
MC53056144
Dec 1, 2012
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Malfunction in trip odometer(s)
SB-32-002-12
Dec 1, 2012
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
BMW MC: SCREWS USED FOR HANDLEBAR CLAMPING BLOCKS ARE INCORRECT, AND IF THREADED FASTENERS ARE REINSTALLED OR RETROFITTED, A POSSIBILITY THREADS IN TAPPED HOLES OF CLAMPING BLOCKS WILL BE DAMAGED. MODELS F800GT. *PE
SIB-010511
Dec 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. N52K ENGINE DMTL PUMP: EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSIONS TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. BMW HAS BECOME AWARE OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE DURABILITY OF THE TANK LEAK DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (DMTL) PU
SIB-32-001-12
Dec 1, 2012
041200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL/VALVE
BMW MC: HANDBRAKE LEVER FITTING DESIGN HAS BEEN CHANGED, RADICALLY, TO BE MORE MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY, AND DISPENSES SCREEN INSERT, SUPPRESSOR WEIGHT AND SEPARATE VENT VALVE. MODELS 2011-2013 K1200GS, ADVENTURE, 1200R, 1300R, F800R AND R12
SIB-34-01-12
Dec 1, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW: SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE INTEGRATED CHASSIS CONTROL MODULE (ICM). *KB UPDATED 03/13/2013 *JS
SIB-61-37-12
Dec 1, 2012
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY CELLS COULD BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING SLEEP MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS
SIB122312
Dec 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME) DUE TO LESS THAN OPTIMAL DME CHARACTERISTIC MAP DATA, COLD ENGINE STARTING PERFORMANCE COULD BE UNSATISFACTORY, LEADING TO A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. *JS
SIB122512
Dec 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: VEHICLE DOES NOT START: LOOSE GROUND Z6000 *4B. COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE BMW NEW VEHICLE/SAV LIMITED WARRANTY. *JS
SIB160712
Dec 1, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW: SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. DUE TO HIGH PROPORTION OF ETHANOL IN THE FUEL, THE INTERNAL MECHANISMS OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS MAY SWELL. THIS MAY INHIBIT THE MOVEMENT OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FUEL LEVEL SE
SIB240812
Dec 1, 2012
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: INTERMITTENTLY GOES INTO PARK DURING A MSA ENGINE START. THE TRANSMISSION CAN INTERMITTENTLY GO INTO THE PARK POSITION (P) WHEN MSA ENGINE START IS OCCURRING. A DRIVE GEAR CAN BE SELECTED IN ORDER TO DRIVE AWAY, AND NO RELEVANT FAULTS
SIB270212
Dec 1, 2012
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: DSC WARNING LIGHT IS ON. THE WARNING LAMPS FOR DSC, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING ILLUMINATED. THERE MAY ALSO BE A WARNING IN THE CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. *JS
SB-11-004-12
Nov 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW MC: ONCE ENGINES REACHED HIGH MILEAGE, DUE TO NORMAL WEAR, TIMING CHAIN STRETCHES AND MIGHT SLIP OVER CRANKSHAFT GEAR BEFORE BUILD UP OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN CHAIN TENSIONER. MODELS K1200S, 1200R SPORT, 1200GT, 1300S, 1300R, 1300GT.
SB-61-001-12
Nov 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW MC: ON BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAVE VARIOUS FAULTS, OCCURRING SPORADICALLY, WHICH ARE CAUSED BY WIDENING OF PLUG CONNECTIONS AND DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY USING METERING INSTRUMENTS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SI-B61-07-10
Nov 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: THERE ARE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, FOR EXAMPLE: CENTRAL LOCKING, RADIO RECEPTION, TAILGATE, AND REAR LIGHTING. FATIGUED AND BROKEN WIRES IN TAILGATE HARNESS. THE PROBLEM MAY AFFECT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE HARNESS AT TAILGA
SI-B61-13-06
Nov 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW VEHICLE: VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WATER INGRESS. WATER INGRESS IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAY CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OR FAULTS ASSOCIATED WITH MPM (MICRO POWER MODULE); PDC (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL); M-ASK (MULTI AUDI