# Service bulletin SIB330222

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10218351
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-08\-22
- Manufacturer's number: SIB330222
- Manufacturer's date: 2022\-07\-28
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10218351-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10218351-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2005 to 2014 BMW R 1200 GS
- 2006 to 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADV
- 2010 BMW R 1200 GS ADV US
- 2005 to 2014 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2017 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2004 to 2016 BMW R 1200 RT
- 2005 to 2009 BMW R 1200 RT \(AUTHORITY\)
- 2009 BMW R 1200 RT US
- 2019 to 2022 BMW R 1250 GS
- 2019 to 2021 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
- 2020 to 2021 BMW R 1250 R
- 2020 to 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
- 2019 to 2022 BMW R 1250 RT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2023009](/recalls/tc/2023009.md), 2023-01-18: Powertrain
- [23V011000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V011000.md), 2023-01-18: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
- [20V165000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V165000.md), 2020-03-19: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- [2015101](/recalls/tc/2015101.md), 2015-03-11: Powertrain
- [2014144](/recalls/tc/2014144.md), 2014-04-22: Powertrain
- [14V211000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V211000.md), 2014-04-18: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- [2013040](/recalls/tc/2013040.md), 2013-02-05: Powertrain
- [08V290000](/recalls/nhtsa/08V290000.md), 2008-07-01: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- [06V104000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V104000.md), 2006-04-04: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [MC330423](/bulletins/11006753.md), 2024-09-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
- [MC330423](/bulletins/10248094.md), 2024-01-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft \(Driveshaft\) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33 02 22 \(SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check\), but is valid for all K5x models \- including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity \(model year 2023 and older\), affected customers will be informed about the change. This will be in the form of a direct\-to\-customer letter with a description of the new maintenance schedule, specific owner’s manual insert, and consumer warranty book insert. 1. For vehicles affected by SI 33 02 22 \(SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check\), this service action must be performed first. All conditions described in this bulletin apply after the open Service Action has been completed. No additional communication is required for K5x models model year 2024 and onwards. Those models have the new maintenance schedule in their owner’s manual.
- [SIB330222](/bulletins/10236237.md), 2023-05-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
- [B340517](/bulletins/10174009.md), 2020-04-20, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin \(Revision 3\) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
- [MC6192247601](/bulletins/10151430.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 \(017\) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
- [MC2100116](/bulletins/10151392.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the 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.
- [B260116](/bulletins/10151358.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; POWER TRAIN. Vibration or Knocking Noise from the Center of the Vehicle. When accelerating, there is a knocking, or vibration, felt from the center of the vehicle. This sensation can be easily duplicated when accelerating with the transmission in 2nd or 3rd gear \(manual mode\). Torque flex in the rear driveshaft.
- [MC2100116](/bulletins/10151238.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the 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.
- [B123314](/bulletins/10151077.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 12 33 14 dated December 2015. SUBJECT Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon light is on. Fault Code 1D2008: Map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the DME. There may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures. CAUSE During the engine warm\-up, the engine coolant does not reach operating temperature within the DME's allowable time limits. This is caused by either a faulty thermostat inside the transmission oil heat exchanger or a faulty engine characteristic map thermostat.
- [310112](/bulletins/10150323.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Clicking Noise from Front Axle. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds \(e.g., parking lot maneuvers\). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing \(knuckle\)

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