Vehicle report
Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
B611305
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
MC71182014033
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the introduction of ABS Pro exclusively for the HP 4 (K42). This breakthrough in braking safety can now be retrofitted by means of a software update via the conversion path of the programming system.
MC010117
This document is applies to the following categories: Maintenance and General Information
MC610821
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC64011504
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64606814
Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
MC54380454
Rattling/chattering engine noise from the timing chain.
MC63473054
Engine is placed into emergency operation mode and max rpm is reduced due to a deviation in throttle signals. Signal evaluation software has been reworked and should be installed.
MC63948656
The HP Race engine spoiler is cracked/broken at the lower edge after unpacking the vehicle. Although the packaging itself is not damaged.
MC0100117
In the case of the HP4 RACE model, rider's manuals have been supplied which do not contain the complete maintenance schedule. The maintenance work "Replacing the steering tube" at 10000 km is missing. The rider's manuals must be renewed for the affected motor vehicles before delivery. In the case of vehicles that have already been delivered, the rider's manual must be sent to the customers. As of 08/29/2017, the correct rider's manuals are being supplied for the series produced vehicles
MC62260571
While riding with cruise control and hands off the handle bars there is significant pulling of the motorcycle to one side.
MC54149738
Instrument cluster control unit fault. Fault 938c is stored in the fault code memory of the cluster. This is a spurious fault entry.
MC5438045403
Rattling/chattering engine noise form the timing gear after approximately 9000 miles. Chain tensioner range of adjustment no longer sufficient.
MC50089366
An improper running-in process of inner engine components may lead to accelerated wear and engine damage.
MC61461571
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC61177012
DDC control unit can no longer be programmed. This fault occurs due to a vehicle software upgrade
MC60007495
ABS pro coding issues when retrofitting
MC58371638
There are only 2 lashing straps riveted under pillion seat instead of four
MC5380425301
New vehicles are being delivered to the dealer with different side stands.
MC6100213
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.
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.