2014 BMW S1000 R Recalls (3)

Campaign:
17E052000 on 09/18/2017
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Affected:
9,000
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 r1200gs, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 r1200gs adventure, 2017 f700gs and f800gs, 2013-2017 f800gt, 2015-2016 f800r, 2014-2017 f800gs adventure, 2014-2016 s1000r, 2015-2017 r1200r, 2016-2017 r1200rs, and 2010-2017 s1000rr motorcycles. as designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. the recall began october 25, 2017. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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:
18E016000 on 03/21/2018
Component:
Visibility
Affected:
1,571
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain accessory windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. specifically being recalled is windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f700gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 s1000r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 s1000xr motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 r1200gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 r1200gs adventure motorcycles, windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200rs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 r1200gs motorcycles and windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f800gs motorcycles. these windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 205, "glazing materials."
Consequence:
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 10, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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:
18E016000 on 03/21/2018
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
1,571
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain accessory windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. specifically being recalled is windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f700gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 s1000r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 s1000xr motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 r1200gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 r1200gs adventure motorcycles, windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200rs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 r1200gs motorcycles and windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f800gs motorcycles. these windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 205, "glazing materials."
Consequence:
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 10, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.

2014 BMW S1000 R TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
MC54380454
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
After approximately 9000 miles, the timing chain may wear to a point that the chain tensioner's range of adjustment is insufficient to accommodate the change in length. rattling / chattering noise from the timing gear.
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:
MC54380454
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Rattling / chattering noise from timing gear. after approximately 9000 mils, the timing chain may wear to the point that the chein tensioners range of adjustment is no longer sufficient to accommodate the change in length.
Bulletin:
MC59854260
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Loss of coolant in the expansion tank. no visible traces on the vehicle. evaporation through the vent hole in the coolant tank.
Bulletin:
MC50089366
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
An improper running-in process of inner engine components may lead to accelerated wear and engine damage.
Bulletin:
MC61461571
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Mist forms in the headlight. this is due to condensation and goes away again.

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