2017 BMW R Nine T

Recalls

1 recall names the 2017 BMW R Nine T. Newest first.

• Structure › Frame and members

  Aug 14, 2017NHTSA 17V5020003,368 vehicles

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R NINE T motorcycles. The bolts that connect the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  BMW will notify owners, and dealers will remove the pivot pin bolts, clean, and re-install them with the proper torque after applying a thread locking adhesive, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwmotorcycles.com.

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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.

• 10252047After close inspection of the manufacturing process, there is a weld seam at the hollow shaft and crown wheel connection in the rear drive that is not to specification in a few rear\drives. Depending on riding habit, this can lead to slipping and loss of propulsion over time.
• 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.
• 10228448BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
• 10215031Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
• 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.
• 10204667One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
• 10201170When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
• 10200494During quality analysis, an issue was identified with a small group of sixteen (16) motorcycles that mayaffect crankshaft bearing wear.
• 10193511One or more of the 12 bolts on the R nine T silencer are missing, see accompanying picture.
• 10193510Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
• 10160232During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.
• 10151393Counterbalance shaft seal leaking. Faulty seal contact surface of the balance weight.
• 10150957?Technical service new vehicle delivery to center: vehicle will not start while in transport mode
• 10150897?SERVICE ACTION: CHECK AND REPLACE LANE CHANGE WARNING SENSOR. The Lane Change Warning sensor may have been produced with faulty components. This may lead to a failure of the Lane Change Warning system (SWW). Lane Change Warning sensor hardware defect.
• 10149961?ENGINE LEAK DIAGNOSIS ON TURBOCHARGED V8 ENGINES. When diagnosing an engine oil leak or a coolant leak on turbocharged V8 engines it is necessary to use a borescope to identify if the source of the leak is from under the turbochargers. Engine oil or coolant leaking from the bell housing area or the front timing chain cover area may be caused by the turbocharger itself, a turbocharger oil/coolant feed line or turbocharger oil/coolant return line. Do not remove the transmission and do not dissemble the engine before performing this inspection. If necessary, use engine oil leakage detection dye.
• 10149548FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a different position then the POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light will function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated. Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM) fault "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault (moisture)" is stored. 1. Electronics (for example smart phones or laptops) are connected to the USB charging port or cigarette lighter and placed on the seat. 2. The seat was wet (e.g. very high humidity, spilled liquids or rain). 3. Faulty plug connection to Evaluation Electronics CIS (Capacitive Interior Sensing). 4. Excessive spacing between seat mat sensor signal wires and their grounding shield sleeve. * Drying the seat mat due to moisture. * If there is no moisture, secure loose cables and install 2 cable ties * If the 2 cables ties are already installed properly, replace the seat mat * Statement added to SI - do not replace the CIS electronics or the ACSM module for this siutation.
• 10149487DELIVERY STOP. LOW TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM.A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective October 16, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW 5 and 7 Series vehicles that have been produced from September 13-14, 2018. There is a possibility that the affected vehicles do not have the correct amount of coolant in the low-temperature coolant system. Approximately 3 vehicles are affected by this delivery stop that have already been delivered to dealers. Affected vehicles show the campaign as ?Open? when checked either in Warranty Vehicle Inquiry, AIR or ISPA Next and identified with the description: STOP013433 B170418 Delivery Stop: Low Temperature Coolant System. The bulletin will be updated with more information when it becomes available.
• 10149274Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
• 10149259INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK & DOES NOT START UP. The instrument cluster display remains dark when the vehicle is started. Software in the instrument cluster incorrectly initiates the protection mode causing the cluster display to remain dark.
• 10149243"RATTLE IN THE ""REPLACEMENT"" DOOR ASSEMBLY. Rattle or vibration noises from door while driving on uneven surface after door replacement. Note: This issue only occurs in replacement door assemblies - this not a vehicle production issue CAUSE The replacement door assembly is ""missing"" the adhesive in the door shell between the side impact protection and outer skin. Door assembly replacement is not necessary. To repair, install spreadable seam sealer at the indicated location to eliminate the vibration. Note: The replacement part inventory for this component has been cleared since March 8, 2017, the problem has been rectified going forward"
• 10148062Speedometer display incorrect. Speddometer displays faster than actual speed.
• 10147998Pillion seat cover - snap-lock coupling may become damaged. Cause is burr in the opening in the brace of the storage cover.
• 10147912Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
• 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
• 10147755The ignition remains on, even though the ignition swithc has been turned off. The relatively high power requirement of the ABS contro,l unit can cause the contacts to bond.
• 10147558"PARKING ASSISTANT" OPERATION IS JERKY. After programming with ISTA/P versions 3.59.0 and/or 3.59.1, vehicle operation is jerky when using the Parking Assistant. SAS (Optional Equipment System) control module software.
• 10147557GARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED. The vehicle's rear view mirror integrated universal remote control is incompatible with some garage door (or fence) opener devices installed at the driver's residence and/or business. If the garage door opener was manufactured before 1993, it will not be compatible with any HomeLink device. Installing the compatibility bridge will NOT link these units. This is due to several incompatible frequency's used before 1993.
• 10147556CID Split Screen Always Changes Back to Compass Display. After starting the vehicle, the Control Display (CID) right side (split screen) display does not stay on the last selection made by the driver. Within 30 seconds of starting the right side of the display changes by itself to the compass view. Software error (Head Unit NBT-EVO ID5) was introduced with ISTA/P V3.58.0 (S15A-16-03-502 I Level).
• 10147537SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE DUST BOOT ON THE TRANSFER CASE. The dust boot (gaiter) for the front drive shaft at the transfer case may allow debris to enter the joint for the front driveshaft at the transfer case. The material of the dust boot may tear.
• 10147533N63R Map Thermostat Faults This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 12 13 16 dated May 2016. The Service Engine Soon light is on with one or more of the following fault codes: 1D2009 - characteristic map thermostat: clamped closed 10921B - characteristic map thermostat, stroke sensor: short circuit to ground 1D2008 - characteristic map thermostat: clamped open 1D2401 - characteristic map thermostat, actuation: short circuit to B+ 10921A - characteristic map thermostat, stroke sensor: short circuit to B+ 1FB201 - Check Control message (ID 257): Engine too hot! Drive gently 1FB301 - Check Control message (ID 39): Engine overheated. Stop carefully 1D2404 - characteristic map thermostat, actuation: line disconnection 1D2402 - characteristic map thermostat, actuation: short circuit to ground In severe cases there may be no communication with the DME (MASTER DME - control unit description file DME8FF_R) Coolant is leaking past the map thermostat electrical connector.
• 10146907ROLLER SUNBLIND NOT ABLE TO BE CONTROLLED WITH BMW TOUCH COMMAND. BMW Touch Command operation of one of the side window roller sunblind's by itself is not possible without prior operation from the control button in that door panel. All other functions of the Touch Command work properly including opening and closing all the roller sunblind's together. Vehicles with I-level of S15A-16-07-501 or higher affected. BMW Touch Command software
• 10146901CID Split Screen Always Changes Back to Compass Display. This Service Information bulletin Replaces SI B65 20 16 dated June 2016. After starting the vehicle, the Control Display (CID) right side (split screen) display does not stay on the last selection made by the driver. Within 30 seconds of starting the right side of the display changes by itself to the compass view. Software error (Head Unit NBT-EVO ID5) was introduced with ISTA/P V3.58.0 (16-03-502 I Level).
• 10146893"POWER LOSS: CCM 350. Vehicle seems to have no power. CCM 350: ""It is possible to continue to drive. All-wheel drive system."" displayed One of the following fault memory entries may be stored: DSC_G11: o D36500 - Message fault (xDrive actuator information, ID: XDRV_ACT_INFO) - Timeout o D356E4 - Message fault (status of distribution of the longitudinal torque on the front axle rear axle, ID: ST_REPAT_XTRQ_FTAX_BAX) - Timeout Longitudinal Torque Distribution (LMV) control unit not operating"
• 10146891"DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) WARNING LAMP, LIGHTS UP This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 01 16 dated February 2016. Various ""DSC warning lamps lights up in the instrument cluster, including the display: ""Suspension control system failed"". DSC control unit"
• 10146889GROANING/CRACKING NOISE DURING STEERING. A significant cracking noise/groaning noise coming from the area of the steering shaft/steering column while steering. Steering shaft double cross joint.
• 10146888Erroneous Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 05 16 dated April 2016. INFORMATION This is an erroneous fault! After a terminal status change, the fault disappears until the next diagnostic session. Do not replace any parts as this will not provide a resolution. This erroneous fault will be eliminated after programming with ISTA/P 3.59.4 (I-Level S15A 16-07-506) or ISTA NEXT 4.01.20 (I levelS15A-16-17-506) or a higher version. ISTA/P 3.59.4 and 4.01.20 have been available since August 2016.
• 10146882"SERVICE ACTION: REWORKING THE PHEV SCREW CONNECTION OF THE COOLANT LINE ON ELECTRICAL MACHINE ELECTRONICS. The screw connection of the coolant lines to the electrical machine electronics (EME) may not have been properly tightened. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. Incorrect torque applied during installation."
• 10146848SOS MALFUNCTION DISPLAYED. An SOS malfunction is seen in the Kombi. When pressing the E-Call/SOS button in the overhead console, nothing happens. Fault code B7F33C (internal ECU error) is stored in the Telematics control unit (ATM/TCB2). There are 2 known causes for this failure. They are as follows: Software file missing from the ATM/TCB2 control module Water leak at shark-fin leading to corrosion in the ATM/TCB2 control module
• 10146846TRAFFIC JAM ASSISTANT BECOMES INOPERATIVE DURING USE. The Traffic Jam Assistant becomes inoperative while driving. Vibration actuator causes inadvertent contact between steering wheel trim and steering wheel, changing capacitance of steering wheel beyond acceptable parameters for Hands-Off detection.

Every BMW R Nine T model year

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