Technical Service Bulletins For 2018 BMW R1200 GS
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Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletin #MC54075516
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10135001
Date Of Bulletin
20180205
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
Technical Service Bulletin #MC63473054
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10136316
Date Of Bulletin
20180216
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC63473054
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10136316
Date Of Bulletin
20180216
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC64010520
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
NHTSA #10135006
Date Of Bulletin
20180129
Failing Component Name
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
Description
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC61326053
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10147804
Date Of Bulletin
20151001
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC57194556
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10147167
Date Of Bulletin
20150501
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Heated handlebar grips with low output . Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC6100315
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #10147168
Date Of Bulletin
20150501
Failing Component Name
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Description
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
Technical Service Bulletin #MC6100315
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10147168
Date Of Bulletin
20150501
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
Technical Service Bulletin #MC57452661
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10148016
Date Of Bulletin
20140301
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Difficulty retrofitting the gear shift Assistant Pro. Early prodction and incorrect integration level.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC57452661
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10148016
Date Of Bulletin
20140301
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Difficulty retrofitting the gear shift Assistant Pro. Early prodction and incorrect integration level.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC54812349
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #10147996
Date Of Bulletin
20140101
Failing Component Name
020000 SUSPENSION
Description
ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
Technical Service Bulletin #MC56005564
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10149289
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
Technical Service Bulletin #MC56005564
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10149289
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
Technical Service Bulletin #MC56005564
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10149289
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
Technical Service Bulletin #MC2300117
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10149274
Date Of Bulletin
20170501
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC2300117
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #10149274
Date Of Bulletin
20170501
Failing Component Name
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Description
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC63353852
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #10149276
Date Of Bulletin
20170501
Failing Component Name
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Description
During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production per
Technical Service Bulletin #MC55250630_03
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
NHTSA #10151295
Date Of Bulletin
20160401
Failing Component Name
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Description
Grinding noises from rear drive - individual cover screws on rear drive are coming undone,screw chafes against the brake disk and makes noises.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC62571524_03
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10151297
Date Of Bulletin
20160401
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC2100116
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #10151392
Date Of Bulletin
20160601
Failing Component Name
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Description
BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
Technical Service Bulletin #MC57005523
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #10147963
Date Of Bulletin
20140101
Failing Component Name
020000 SUSPENSION
Description
The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC6192247601
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10151430
Date Of Bulletin
20150801
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC6192247601
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10151430
Date Of Bulletin
20150801
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC57256786
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10148015
Date Of Bulletin
20140301
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted. After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC55813536
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10149288
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC55813536
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10149288
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC55813536
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10149288
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC6132605
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10147754
Date Of Bulletin
20150601
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC6132605
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
NHTSA #10147754
Date Of Bulletin
20150601
Failing Component Name
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Description
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC6132605
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA #10147754
Date Of Bulletin
20150601
Failing Component Name
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Description
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC5382624201
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10150153
Date Of Bulletin
20130301
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Swinging arm gaiter to gearbox is split or collapsed.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC61461571
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #10147756
Date Of Bulletin
20150601
Failing Component Name
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Description
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC2100116
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10151238
Date Of Bulletin
20160301
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
Technical Service Bulletin #MC2100116
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10151238
Date Of Bulletin
20160301
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
Technical Service Bulletin #MC54810671
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10149204
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Incorrect road speed indicated.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC54810671
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #10149204
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Description
Incorrect road speed indicated.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC54812349
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
NHTSA #10149205
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Description
It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC54883210
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10149206
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
When the throttle is closed, the engine goes into emergency mode.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC55685466
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
NHTSA #10149207
Date Of Bulletin
20141001
Failing Component Name
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Description
The cruise control system is not working in the Enduro/Pro mode
Technical Service Bulletin #MC3600118
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS
NHTSA #10160232
Date Of Bulletin
20190401
Failing Component Name
200000 WHEELS
Description
During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC64606814
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #10159164
Date Of Bulletin
20190301
Failing Component Name
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Description
Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC64011504
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10165251
Date Of Bulletin
20190801
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC64011504
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10165251
Date Of Bulletin
20190801
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC64011504
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10165274
Date Of Bulletin
20190801
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
Technical Service Bulletin #MC64011504
This 2018 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10165274
Date Of Bulletin
20190801
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
