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Service bulletin MC330423

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id11006753
Published by NHTSA2024-09-02
Manufacturer's numberMC330423
Manufacturer's date2024-08-31
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN

NHTSA's summary

Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change

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 RT2016
BMW R 1250 GS2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE2024
BMW R 1300 GS2025
BMW R1200 GS2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE2016, 2017, 2018 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R1200 R2017, 2018, 2019
BMW R1200 RS2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
BMW R1200 RT2003
BMW R1200 RT2016, 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
20230092023-01-18. Powertrain
23V0110002023-01-18. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
20V1650002020-03-19. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

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
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MC3304232024-01-03. Service bulletin. 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.
MCAS40232023-10-01. Service bulletin. BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
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.
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