2018 BMW S1000 XR Recalls (2)

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.

2018 BMW S1000 XR TSBs (11)

Bulletin:
MC63473054
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
MC64013776
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Motorcycle does not start after it has been parked for a short period of time - this is due to excessive pressure in the fuel line. a software update has been created to eleviate this.
Bulletin:
MC0000215
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Diagnostics d3.49 ? release notes. diagnostics d3.49 is published with the ista 3.0 application v13636 or higher. it will be available online for the ispi next workshop systems. ista d3.49 supersedes ista d3.48 and all published updates. ne
Bulletin:
MC62067656
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The navigator v (5) does not link with the motorcycle when mounted in the cradle. cradle harness is plugged into the wrong connector.
Bulletin:
MC62085781
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Handlebar weight with hand protection. vehicles with hand protection, the mounting screw for the handlebar weight becomes loose.
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:
MC6204735401
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Implausible rpm values displayed, speed indicator shows "---", ddc and or abs lamp lights up. loose threaded connector.
Bulletin:
MC6206765601
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
The navigator v5 does not link with the motorcycle when mounted in the cradle. cradle harness plugged into the wrong connector.
Bulletin:
MC6208578101
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Handlebar weight with hand protection. vehicles with hand protection, the mounting screw for the handlebar weight becomes loose.
Bulletin:
MC3200115
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
When the brake system is filled with fluid for the first time in the assembly plant, a float is installed in the fluid reservoir of the handbrake fitting (see figures 1 and 2). this float is required only for the initial, vacuum-assisted fi
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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