# Service bulletin B612720

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10187480
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-02\-22
- Manufacturer's number: B612720
- Manufacturer's date: 2021\-01\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

## NHTSA's summary

CHECKING THE JUMP START POINT COVER AND REWORKING IF NECESSARY: It is possible that the jump start terminal point cover was not installed, or not properly installed on the affected vehicles.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10187480-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10187480-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories, 12\-volt battery

## Vehicles listed

- 2021 BMW 430I
- 2018 to 2021 BMW 530E
- 2017 to 2021 BMW 530I
- 2018 to 2019 BMW 540D
- 2020 BMW 540D
- 2017 to 2021 BMW 540I
- 2018 BMW C 400 X
- 2017 BMW F800 R
- 2021 BMW M440I
- 2017 BMW M550I
- 2018 to 2021 BMW M550I

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [20V761000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V761000.md), 2020-12-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B612420](/bulletins/10200239.md), 2021-08-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some of the vehicles listed above which were initially identified as requiring Recall Campaign 20V\-601 \- HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY to be performed and completed are now no longer included in this Recall.
- [B610121](/bulletins/10187478.md), 2021-02-22, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE WITH EXTERNAL CHARGER AND CLOSED HOOD: After the vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the 48 V battery may be totally discharged, and possible replacement is needed.
- [B651419](/bulletins/10166390.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. HEAD UNIT NBT EVO \(HU\-H2\) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file \(BTLD\) of the head unit.
- [B610619](/bulletins/10161567.md), 2019-06-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. HIGH VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALIST TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT STRATEGY. INFORMATION The ST1821 High Voltage Diagnostic Specialist Certification \(HVS\) is the next step in the E\-mobility service strategy for BMW technicians.
- [B610419](/bulletins/10160348.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
- [B610419](/bulletins/10160265.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
- [B610419](/bulletins/10159134.md), 2019-04-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED. The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
- [B612717](/bulletins/10149258.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. "In\-stock, new vehicle instrument cluster displays the red CCM ""Replace Battery"". ? Improper handling of the vehicle/storage maintenance of the battery charge. ? Defective battery Note: The red CCM comes on when the state of charge of the battery drops to 30%. At this point the battery is heavily discharged and needs to be replaced."
- [B610818](/bulletins/10143560.md), 2018-08-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. SME FCS 21F156 21F1F7: The following codes are saved in the battery management electronics \(SME\) fault memory:
- [B612717](/bulletins/10135039.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. REPLACE BATTERY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: In\-stock, new vehicle instrument cluster displays the red CCM ÒReplace BatteryÓ \(ID \# 460\).

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