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BMW R 1200 GS 2003–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin MC6100315 · NHTSA communication 10147168 · issued May 1, 2015

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2003–2018
model years
55
vehicle entries

Official summary

BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens the 'General' warning light shows red and the battery symbol appears in the multifunction display.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.