NHTSA ID Number: 10152339
Manufacturer Communication Number: MC1200115
TSB/Document Date: 2018-12-17
Summary
Alternator regulator for models: A modification has been made to the electronics of the alternator regulator. This has not resulted in a change to the part number (12 31 7 718 422). The label affixed to the rear of the component indicates the difference in version status. The new version (FH020CA) is the only one available as a replacement part. This new alternator regulator (FH020CA) should never be installed without a fuse as protection against polarity reversal. If the new alternator regulator were to be installed without this fuse being integrated into the wiring harness, polarity reversal could result in very severe damage to the vehicle.
Retail Operator /
General Manager
Sales –
Motorcycles
Date:
March 2015
Bulletin #:
12 001 15 (005)
Sales –
Used Motorcycles
Source:
Name:
Title:
Phone#:
Business
Manager (F&I)
Service
Parts &
Accessories
Administration
SI 04/2015
Gery Torok
Service and Technical Specialist
201 307 3996
BMW
Motorrad USA
Service Information Bulletin
Subject: Alternator regulator
Models: C 600 Sport (K18), C 650 GT (K19), HP4 (K42), S 1000 RR (K46, K46/11), S 1000 R (K47).
Details: A modification has been made to the electronics of the alternator regulator. This has not resulted in a
change to the part number (12 31 7 718 422). The label affixed to the rear of the component indicates the
difference in version status.
The new version (FH020CA) is the only one available as a replacement part. This new alternator regulator
(FH020CA) should never be installed without a fuse as protection against polarity reversal.
If the new alternator regulator were to be installed without this fuse being integrated into the wiring harness,
polarity reversal could result in very severe damage to the vehicle.
Illustration: Alternator regulator
FH012DA old version
FH020CA new version
Vehicles affected
All vehicles with VINs preceding those listed do not have the corresponding fuse installed in the wiring harness
from the factory.
Model
C 600 Sport (K18)
C 650 GT (K19)
HP4 (K42)
S 1000 RR (K46)
S 1000 RR (K46/11)
S 1000 R (K47)
ECE VIN
ZZ53199
ZZ73073
Z465689
All
Z041433
Z400733
US VIN
ZZ99268
ZZ94957
ZL09146
All
Z308598
Z198688
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Production Solution: As of February 03, 2014 onward, the models stated above have a wiring harness with
integrated fuse for the alternator regulator installed in series production.
Aftersales Solution: If an affected vehicle requires renewal of the alternator regulator, it is essential to install a
repair line along with the alternator regulator.
See the description of the applicable work item (12 32 001) on the current RSD (Repair and Service Data
BMW Motorrad) DVD.
Warranty processing
The repair described in this bulletin will be covered by the normal terms of the BMW New Motorcycle Limited
Warranty or until December 31, 2017, whichever comes first.
Use the temporary defect code below to bill installation of the repair line. Use the defect code and FRU amounts
in RSD for renewal of the alternator regulator.
Defect code
12 32 90 80 00
FRU number
12 32 501
12 32 501
12 32 501
Part number
61 12 8 554 890
61 12 8 554 889
Installing repair line for regulator replacement
Installing additional line for regulator replacement, 3 FRUs
Installing additional line for regulator replacement, 6 FRUs
Installing additional line for regulator replacement, 7 FRUs
K18, K19
K42, K46, K46/11
K47
Repair line
Repair line
K18, K19
K42, K46, K46/11, K47
NOTE
Customers who purchase the alternator regulator at the Parts Sales counter must be notified to the effect that the FH020CA
alternator regulator must be installed along with the correct fuse protection (wiring harness with fuse) for operation.
Contact Information
Service and Technical Specialist
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