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Service bulletin MC330423

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10248094
Published by NHTSA2024-01-03
Manufacturer's numberMC330423
Manufacturer's date2023-12-13
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN

NHTSA's summary

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.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Transmission and driveline

Vehicles listed
BMW R 1200 GS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW R 1200 GS ADV2006, 2007 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R 1200 GS ADV US2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R 1200 R2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW R 1200 R US2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R 1200 RT2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY)2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R 1200 RT US2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R 1200 S2006, 2007
BMW R1200 GS2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
BMW R1200 GS2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
BMW R1200 R2006, 2007, 2008
BMW R1200 R2011
BMW R1200 R2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
BMW R1200 RS2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R1200 RS2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
BMW R1200 RT2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
BMW R1200 RT2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20151012015-03-11. Powertrain
20141442014-04-22. Powertrain
14V2110002014-04-18. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
20130402013-02-05. Powertrain
08V2900002008-07-01. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
20062882006-10-31. Powertrain
06V3990002006-10-18. POWER TRAIN
06V1040002006-04-04. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
MC3304232024-09-02. Service bulletin. Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
SIB3302222023-05-15. Service bulletin. 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.
SIB3302222022-08-22. Service bulletin. 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.
B3405172020-04-20. Service bulletin. 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.
MC61922476012018-12-10. Service bulletin. 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.
MC21001162018-12-10. Service bulletin. 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.
B2601162018-12-10. Service bulletin. 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.
MC21001162018-12-10. Service bulletin. 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.
B1233142018-12-10. Service bulletin. 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.
3101122018-12-03. Service bulletin. 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)