MC330423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
Vehicle report
2021 BMW R 1250 GS
Service bulletins
15 bulletinsTechnical 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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
MC160323
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
SIB330222
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
SIB630122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LED headlights were temporarily unavailable from the Factory and some R 1250 GS and R 1250 GSAdventure units were built with the halogen headlight in order to ensure safe use.
SIB460123
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Frame and mounting parts
MC000222
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
MC610322
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wiring harnesses installed during assembly with individual pins, in both the large and small connections to the engine control unit (DME), were not manufactured correctly. This may cause faults in the engine control unit and subsequent engine run in emergency mode.
SIB610321
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER.
MC610321
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
MC460521
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC610821
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC630121
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In very rare instances, only the dipped beams (low beams) may be functional; during that time, other ligght functions are no longer available
MC000621
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcycles from the time of retail up to the first scheduled ?break in? service are eligible.
MC340121
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel
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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.