# Service bulletin M410121

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10227577
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-12\-12
- Manufacturer's number: M410121
- Manufacturer's date: 2022\-10\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

## NHTSA's summary

The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10227577-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10227577-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2019 BMW C 400 GT
- 2018 BMW C 400 X
- 2019 BMW C 400 X
- 2017 BMW C EVOLUTION
- 2017 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2015 to 2016 BMW R 1200 RT
- 2022 BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTA
- 2018 BMW R NINE T RACER
- 2018 BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER
- 2020 to 2021 BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER
- 2015 to 2016 BMW R1200 R

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [MCAS1426](/bulletins/11028203.md), 2026-02-04, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Return Bump Stop
- [M410122](/bulletins/10227578.md), 2022-12-12, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; STRUCTURE. The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- [SIB010119](/bulletins/10224183.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date. This component\-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period \(Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage\), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered. 1. Air flap control \(link\), active, upper \(G12, G30\) 1. Air flap control \(drive\), active, upper. 2. Air flaps, upper \(assembly\). 3. Air flaps, lower \(assembly\).
- [MC460521](/bulletins/10205109.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
- [MC000913](/bulletins/10200493.md), 2021-08-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.
- [B513316](/bulletins/10200233.md), 2021-08-09, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SEATS. Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment \(left or right\) while driving Water ingress in the luggage compartment, or in the rear passenger compartment\- rear seat bench rear passenger compartment foot well rear passenger compartment side panel Failure of various control units installed in the area of the water removal channel
- [MC310421](/bulletins/10194316.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
- [B513218](/bulletins/10184578.md), 2020-12-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. PAINT ON THE B\-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb \(above the door striker\) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- [B512518](/bulletins/10152667.md), 2019-01-07, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A\-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A\-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the A\-Pillar may have loosened over time.
- [MC62533649](/bulletins/10151243.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Rust stains occur in the rear of the case holders. Rusty water emerges through the vent hole that is required for the production process.

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