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2021 BMW R 18

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Service bulletins

10 bulletins

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.

MC330322

Service Campaign

The taper spline between the driveshaft and the rear drive assembly were assembled dry on certain vehicles. This could result in rust to form.

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 “discharged battery” complaints.

SIB710222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

MC060321

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

On K34 and K35 motorcycles, the battery must be removed to access and test the wiring at the DME (engine control unit).

MC620421

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

In an effort to continuously improve Motorrad connectivity capabilities, an important software update for the new 10.25? TFT display is scheduled.

MC130721

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer may complain of a noisy fuel pump. The drive frequency of the fuel pump may cause a resonance.

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

MC630221

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brackets holding the front LED turn signals are susceptible to rust with exposure to moisture.

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.

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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.

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