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BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE Technical Service Bulletin

1978 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 600545 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1998
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

NEW BOXER GEARBOX REPAIRS. *YC


1982 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 79857 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

UNKNOWN


1983 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 79857 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

UNKNOWN


1984 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 79857 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

UNKNOWN


1994 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54151 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

COMPLAINTS OF CONTINUOUS PINGING ARE RARE. *YC


1994 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54150 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A LEAKING SEALING RING AT OUTPUT SHAFT. 8YC


1994 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54149 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
OTHER

CONCERNS WITH SIDE STAND SWITCH. *YC


1995 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 3010000 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

UNKNOWN


1995 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 44065 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

NEW ENGINE CONTROL MODULE/MODIFICATION PROGRAM TO IMPROVE ENGINE STARTING UNDER COLD CONDITIONS. *TW


1995 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39810 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

NEW DOUGLAS BATTERIES. *TW


1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54148 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602607 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION ON MODIFICATION TO FRONT BRAKE AND CLUTCH SYSTEMS. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602618 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON TAMPERING / NON-BMW APPROVED MODIFICATIONS. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602619 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT ON SJ ENGINE OIL - NOT APPROVED. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602614 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING REUSABLE VALVE COVER GASKETS. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603971 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1998
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

PROBLEM CONCERNING POOR CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT; GEARSHIFT DIFFICULTIES. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602469 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
OTHER

INFORMATION ON A NEW SPECIAL TOOL FOR M44. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 600545 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1998
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

NEW BOXER GEARBOX REPAIRS. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602487 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE BULLETIN ON EXTENSION POWER CABLE FOR THREE-PIN DIAGNOSTIC CABLE. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602488 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MANUFACTURING DEFECT ON REPLACEMENT BIG END BEARING SHELL. *YC


1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602466 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

COMPLAINTS OF CONVERTIBLE TOP JAMS AGAINST STORAGE LID WHEN OPENING. *YC


1999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603970 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1998
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

PROBLEMS CONCERNING POOR DISENGAGEMENT WHEN SUBJECT TO HIGH HEAT LOAD AS WELL AS PREMATURE CLUTCH WEAR. *YC


2000 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611062 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1999
OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING MISSING / INCORRECT COMPONENT LOCATIONS IN ETM FOR 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES FROM 4/99. *TT


2000 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613552 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING E46 M52TU / B25 WITH ZF 5HP19 AS OF 3/2000 PRODUCTION. **MR


2000 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613551 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2000
TIRES

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. **MR


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10002898 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2003
OTHER

BMW FLEET MOTORCYCLE SERVICE. ALL MODELS. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611117 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST WHICH HAS BEEN REVISED WITH THE ADDITION OF CHECKING THE TORQUE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT MOUNTING CONNECTION POINTS DUE TO THE SEVERE DUTY NATURE OF POLICE WORK ON POLICE MOTORCYCLES ONLY.


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616679 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2001
EQUIPMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCING THE MOTORCYCLE TRAINING ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM (MTAS). *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 624168 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2001
OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING QEW'S FILED ON MTAS. *YH


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 620020 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2001
TIRES

SUBJECT REGARDING DUNLOP 18 INCH SPORTMAX A TIRES. CONCERNS AND CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED BY THE (CHP) CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL AS SIDE WALL TIRE SEPARATION, SEPARATIONS AND FAILURES. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 612541 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICE

INFORMATION ON ATTACHING SIDE CARS, TRAILER HITCHES AND TOWING TRAILERS. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39184 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NEW ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR KIT SUPPLEMENT. *TW


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39805 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NEW MODIC REPLACEMENT CABLE. *TW


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10004670 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2003
EQUIPMENT

BMW MOTORRAD DIAGNOSTICSYSTEM CD 13.0. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39560 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1993
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

OIL PIPE HOLLOW (BANJO) BOLT. *TW


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 605486 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

CONCERNS WITH ABS II FAULT CODE #3 FOR DIAGNOSE OR FAULT CODES #13, #17, OR #21 FOR MODITEC WON'T CLEAR. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 605488 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUBJECT REGARDING ERRORS EXISTING IN THE MOTORCYCLE MANUAL PART NUMBERS. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 624143 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2001
OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING MTAS QEW REPORTS. *YH


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611188 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON INSTALLING THE SHIFT SHAFT SHIM. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001493 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2003
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

GEARBOX OIL LEVELS FOR NEW MOTORCYCLES. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 46629 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1995
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

R 1100 RS HANDLE BARS - NON RECALL MODELS. *SD


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 46628 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

BATTERY WARRANTIES/ CLAIM PROCEDURES. *SD


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 46627 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION

CAT CODE PLUGS - R 1100 & R 850. *SD


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 46626 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MA

FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS K 1, K 100 4V, K 1100, AND R 1100 RS. *SD


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50696 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1996
POWER TRAIN

MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEEDOMETER ERROR - ALL MODELS. *TW


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52294 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

DAMAGED SIDE STAND SWITCH - DURING UNCRATING, ROLLING ONTO LIFTS, ROLLING INTO PICK-UP TRUCK AND/OR ONTO TAILERS. *TW


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50681 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1996
TIRES

APPROVED TIRES. *TW


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52296 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE THROTTLE HAS BECOME STIFF TO OPERATE. *TW


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 607676 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 605492 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TO ELININATE CONFUSION AFTER PERFORMING A RECALL OR SPECIAL ACTION, A SMALL SELF AHESIVE LABEL MUST BE CODE/AFFIXED TO MOTORCYCLE FRAME UNDER SEAT. *AK


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601369 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1998
OTHER

SUBJECT ON MODITEC SOFTWARE / CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS. *YC


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 600235 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1998
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

COMPLAINTS OF CLUTCH PLATE BECOMING CONTAMINATED WITH GEARBOX LUBRICANT. R259 Gearbox. *DB*YC


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601741 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1998
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SUBJECT ON BMW MODITEC RECOVERY CD. *YC


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602105 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1998
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

QUALITY EARLY WARNING FAX FORMS. *YC


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 608241 Bulletin Date: 19-Jul-1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM BOOKLETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603969 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

TORQUE VALUES AS PRINTED ON THE PARTS BOX FOR SPARK PLUGS IS INCORRECT. *YC


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603968 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1999
POWER TRAIN

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL SPEEDOMETER NOT ALWAYS FUNCTIONING WITHIN BID SPECIFICATION. *YC


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 604902 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1999
EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BMW MODITEC TECHINICAL SUPPORT. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 604934 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1999
OTHER

SUBJECT ON BMWMODITEC NEWSLETTER / CD-6. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 606037 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1999
OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY CLAIM SUBMISSION TIME LIMITS. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 606045 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1999
OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW DEFECT CODE MANUAL - 3/99 EDITION. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 606044 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1999
OTHER

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A PROGRAM TO GRANT ELIGIBLE RETAILERS THE ABILITY TO SELF-AUTHORIZE MOST WARRANTY REPAIRS. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 608240 Bulletin Date: 19-Jul-1999
TIRES

INFORMATION ON DUNLOP SPORTMAX A POLICE MOTORCYCLE TIRES. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616172 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2000
OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING FIRST QUARTER (JANUARY 2001) MOTORCYCLE PARTS PRICE TAPE. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611123 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MO

SUBJECT REGARDING ADJUSTMENT OF THE ABS SENSOR GAP. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001491 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HO

RETROFITTING STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ABS AND ABS II. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39117 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1995
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

10 WATT REAR LIGHT BULB FAILURE. *TW


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 605887 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1999
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SUBJECT REGARDING BC 1 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS. *TT


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 3010000 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

UNKNOWN


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39137 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1995
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

NEW EWS-II KEY SYSTEM. *TW


9999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 612546 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2000
OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING RECENT INQUIRIES CONCERNING THE BMW BC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. *TT




* NHTSA is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: NHTSA.gov

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