2012 BMW K 1600 GT Recalls (4)

Campaign:
13V526000 on 11/06/2013
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
01/09/2011 - 03/07/2012
Affected:
2,475
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2012 k1600 gt and k1600 gtl motorcycles. in certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.
Consequence:
As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin in december 2013. owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V526000 on 11/06/2013
Component:
Electrical system: software
Manufactured:
01/09/2011 - 03/07/2012
Affected:
2,475
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2012 k1600 gt and k1600 gtl motorcycles. in certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.
Consequence:
As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin in december 2013. owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V526000 on 11/06/2013
Component:
Engine
Manufactured:
01/09/2011 - 03/07/2012
Affected:
2,475
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2012 k1600 gt and k1600 gtl motorcycles. in certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.
Consequence:
As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin in december 2013. owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V617000 on 12/16/2013
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufactured:
01/09/2011 - 04/14/2011
Affected:
50,184
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year r-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 k-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 s 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 hp2 motorcycles. in the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2014. owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2012 BMW K 1600 GT TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
SIB-16-002-14
Component:
071000 fuel system, gasoline:storage
Summary:
Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. model
Bulletin:
MC54075516
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
Bulletin:
MC64010520
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
Bulletin:
MC63849336
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Faulty data means that the programming of the bms-x at i level k001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.the faulty i level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ista 4.08 and ista/p 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
Bulletin:
MC63876474
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Various malfunctions in navigator vi gps due to older software which requires update.
Bulletin:
MC64162818
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Despite retrofitting and enabling the hp race calibration kit 3, it is not possible to read out and adjust the data with the laptop race calibration software. if the hp race calibration kit 3 is retrofitted individually to in k46/13, where
Bulletin:
MC60577201
Component:
135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:
When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. a catch is missing.
Bulletin:
MC6132605
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. previously they turned off automatically. software malfunction.
Bulletin:
MC61461571
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Mist forms in the headlight. this is due to condensation and goes away again.
Bulletin:
MC62133778
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Map data should be stored on a 64 gb sd card. in garmin express the note appears that a maximum of 32 gb is possible.

Home | Privacy