2017 BMW HP4 Race

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
• 10215031Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
• 10215026Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for
• 10215025Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
• 10214944Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
• 10201170When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
• 10201166This document is applies to the following categories: Maintenance and General Information
• 10193524BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the introduction of ABS Pro exclusively for the HP 4 (K42). This breakthrough in braking safety can now be retrofitted by means of a software update via the conversion path of the programming system.
• 10193518The HP Race engine spoiler is cracked/broken at the lower edge after unpacking the vehicle. Although the packaging itself is not damaged.
• 10165274Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
• 10165251Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
• 10159164Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
• 10154766Rattling/chattering engine noise from the timing chain.
• 10151428Rattling/chattering engine noise form the timing gear after approximately 9000 miles. Chain tensioner range of adjustment no longer sufficient.
• 10150156BMW Motorrad has ascertained that chafing of the wiring harness can occur on S 1000 RR and HP4 models. The fault symptoms differ, depending on which part of the wiring is damaged.
• 10150152New vehicles are being delivered to the dealer with different side stands.
• 10149292ABS pro coding issues when retrofitting
• 10149203Rattling noises from timing gear.
• 10147962Instrument cluster control unit fault. This is a spurious fault code memory entry
• 10147913While riding with cruise control and hands off the handle bars there is significant pulling of the motorcycle to one side.
• 10147802Instrument cluster control unit fault. Fault 938c is stored in the fault code memory of the cluster. This is a spurious fault entry.
• 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
• 10147229An improper running-in process of inner engine components may lead to accelerated wear and engine damage.
• 10147170Rattling / Chattering noise from timing gear. After approximately 9000 mils, the timing chain may wear to the point that the chein tensioners range of adjustment is no longer sufficient to accommodate the change in length.
• 10147169DDC control unit can no longer be programmed. This fault occurs due to a vehicle software upgrade
• 10136754In the case of the HP4 RACE model, rider's manuals have been supplied which do not contain the complete maintenance schedule. The maintenance work "Replacing the steering tube" at 10000 km is missing. The rider's manuals must be renewed for the affected motor vehicles before delivery. In the case of vehicles that have already been delivered, the rider's manual must be sent to the customers. As of 08/29/2017, the correct rider's manuals are being supplied for the series produced vehicles
• 10135002After approximately 9000 miles, the timing chain may wear to a point that the chain tensioner's range of adjustment is insufficient to accommodate the change in length. Rattling / chattering noise from the timing gear.

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