2018 BMW R1200 GS Adventure TSBs
31 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories
Categories
Engine
9 bulletinsBMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake...
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caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories...
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catalog for the GS models.
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February ...
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2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.
BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the...
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clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen gradually over a period of time.
During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models...
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with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants. In the case of a loss of function, a gear change (without the gearshift assistant) is possible only with the actuation of the clutch lever.
Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted.
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After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the...
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holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens the 'General' warning light shows red and the battery symbol appears in the multifunction display.
Other
5 bulletinsThe hill start control operation may be sporadic.
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button.
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The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
Heated handlebar grips with low output .
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Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.
Electrical
3 bulletinsControl Module Return
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years.
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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.
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster.
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Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
3 bulletinsDriveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
Suspension
3 bulletinsIt is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.
Lighting
3 bulletinsMist forms in the headlight.
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This is due to condensation and goes away again.
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute.
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Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
Lock barrels fall out of case (do not lock).
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Part is incorrectly installed.
Body & Paint
1 bulletinMultiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft,...
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and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Hybrid & EV
1 bulletinWhich charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
Transmission
1 bulletinShift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade.
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This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
Infotainment
1 bulletinNavigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
Fuel System
1 bulletinAfter activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than...
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k001-15-03-510.