NHTSA ID Number: 10225136
Manufacturer Communication Number: MC610322
TSB/Document Date: 2022-10-31
Summary
Wiring harnesses installed during assembly with individual pins, in both the large and small connections to the engine control unit (DME), were not manufactured correctly. This may cause faults in the engine control unit and subsequent engine run in emergency mode.
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TSB/Document ID: MC610322
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2022-09-20
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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61 03 22_SERVICE ACTION: CHECK WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS
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SERVICE ACTION: CHECK WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS
2022-09-20
MODEL
Model
K50
K51
Model Description
R 1250 GS
R 1250 GS
Adventure
Production Date
Apr. 21 – May 23, 2022
Apr. 29 – May 23, 2022
The affected vehicles have been marked with campaign number 0061520000 in AIR.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this campaign it will be necessary to verify the
vehicle VIN in AIR (Aftersales Information Research). Based on the response of the system, either proceed
with the repair or take no further action. Please note, open campaigns or vehicle stops may not appear in
DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or sales systems until 24-72 hours after they are announced, therefore AIR is
always the recommended method for determining open campaigns and vehicle stops.
SITUATION
Wiring harnesses installed during assembly with individual pins, in both the large and small connections to
the engine control unit (DME), were not manufactured correctly. This may cause faults in the engine control
unit and subsequent engine run in emergency mode.
Engine control unit (DME) (4)
Connectors (5)
CORRECTION
For affected vehicles, the Service Action must be carried out before delivery to customers.
PROCEDURE
Both DME connectors for the main wiring harness and for the engine wiring harness will be checked.
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NOTE: Service Managers; please have a level-3 technician perform this procedure. If no Level 3 tech is
available or if the level 3 technician has questions, please create a TSARA case immediately so a TSARA
Vision session can be started to oversee the technician performing the work to provide assistance or help
when needed.
Attention
This is a highly sensitive part. Proceed with caution!
Preparation
Verify the condition of the test pin, there should be no damage or signs of usage on the test pin.
Verify the condition of the wire harness’s, no dust and other obvious damage should be present.
Verify the condition of the connectors, no dust, obstructions or obvious damage should be present.
Check
Hold the provided test pin with 2 fingers on the cable approximately 3 inches (76 mm) from the end of the
pin. Make sure the blade of the pin lines up with the Female side terminal and gently put the test pin into
terminal to verify the condition of the terminal.
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A Good terminal is when inserting the test pin into the terminal the pin stops and will not enter into the
terminal without forcing it past the resistance/stop felt.
A Defective terminal is when inserting the test pin into the terminal without using any force to move past the
natural resistance/stop of the terminal to the pin connection. Once a defective terminal/s is detected, it
needs to be marked on the attached “Pin Record Sheet”..
Attention
Do not use force!
Do not push the pin inside! If you feel any resistance STOP!
Check Result
If a defective terminal (NOT OK (NOK)) is detected, please contact the Technical Support Via TSARA case
with the Pin Record Sheet Attached to determine the required repair method.
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PARTS INFORMATION
The test pins will be mailed via FedEx to the specific dealers that have affected bikes in their inventory.
CLAIM INFORMATION
Please submit claims via the normal claim process using the information below:
Defect code
00 61 52 00 00
Checking Wiring Harness Connections
Labor Operation
00 60 415
+00 60 915
Checking Wiring Harness Connections
Checking Wiring Harness Connections
3 FRU
2 FRU
FRUs includes all repair procedures to complete the task with allowance for necessary ancillary tasks (e.g.,
visual inspection, lubrication, cleaning parts etc.) and administrative tasks.
Labor operation code 00 60 415 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another
repair, use the Plus code labor operation instead.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Contact the BMW Technical Support Group via TSARA
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department
Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf PIN Sheet.pdf
picture_as_pdf 61 03 22 Checking wiring harness connectors V2.pdf
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Service Action 61 03 22 Checking Wiring Harness Connectors
Pin Record Sheet.
VIN: __________________________________
Date of check: ______________
Technicians Name: ___________________ Signature: _________________________
Was TSARA VISION utilized (circle one): Yes / No
Use a permanent marker to fill in any pin that does not pass the pin testing procedure.
NOTE: This is needed even if no pin/s are faulty for any Audit process in the future. If this is not
filled out correctly it could result in a debit of the claim for this procedure. Please save a copy for
the vehicle file.
Service Information Bulletin
Sept 19, 2022
General Electrical Systems
61 03 22
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK WIRING HARNESS
CONNECTORS
MODEL
Model
K50
K51
Model Description
R 1250 GS
R 1250 GS Adventure
Production Date
Apr. 21 – May 23, 2022
Apr. 29 – May 23, 2022
The affected vehicles have been marked with campaign number 0061520000 in AIR.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this campaign it will be necessary to verify the
vehicle VIN in AIR (Aftersales Information Research). Based on the response of the system, either
proceed with the repair or take no further action. Please note, open campaigns or vehicle stops may
not appear in DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or sales systems until 24-72 hours after they are
announced, therefore AIR is always the recommended method for determining open campaigns and
vehicle stops.
SITUATION
Wiring harnesses installed during assembly with individual pins, in both the large and small
connections to the engine control unit (DME), were not manufactured correctly. This may cause faults
in the engine control unit and subsequent engine run in emergency mode.
Engine control unit (DME) (4)
Connectors (5)
CORRECTION
For affected vehicles, the Service Action must be carried out before delivery to customers.
© 2021, BMW of North America, LLC. The contents of this document are confidential and should not be shared with third
parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.
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PROCEDURE
Both DME connectors for the main wiring harness and for the engine wiring harness will be checked.
NOTE: Service Managers; please have a level-3 technician perform this procedure. If no Level 3 tech
is available or if the level 3 technician has questions, please create a TSARA case immediately so a
TSARA Vision session can be started to oversee the technician performing the work to provide
assistance or help when needed.
ATTENTION
This is a highly sensitive part. Proceed with caution!
Preparation
• Verify the condition of the test pin, there should be no damage or signs of usage on the test pin.
• Verify the condition of the wire harness’s, no dust and other obvious damage should be present.
• Verify the condition of the connectors, no dust, obstructions or obvious damage should be present.
Check
Hold the provided test pin with 2 fingers on the cable approximately 3 inches (76 mm) from the end
of the pin. Make sure the blade of the pin lines up with the Female side terminal and gently put the
test pin into terminal to verify the condition of the terminal.
© 2021, BMW of North America, LLC. The contents of this document are confidential and should not be shared with third
parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.
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A Good terminal is when inserting the test pin into the terminal the pin stops and will not enter into the
terminal without forcing it past the resistance/stop felt.
A Defective terminal is when inserting the test pin into the terminal without using any force to move
past the natural resistance/stop of the terminal to the pin connection. Once a defective terminal/s is
detected, it needs to be marked on the attached “Pin Record Sheet”..
ATTENTION
Do not use force!
Do not push the pin inside! If you feel any resistance STOP!
Check Result
If a defective terminal (NOT OK (NOK)) is detected, please contact the Technical Support Via TSARA
case with the Pin Record Sheet Attached to determine the required repair method.
PARTS INFORMATION
The test pins will be mailed via FedEx to the specific dealers that have affected bikes in their
inventory.
© 2021, BMW of North America, LLC. The contents of this document are confidential and should not be shared with third
parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.
Page | 3
CLAIM INFORMATION
Please submit claims via the normal claim process using the information below:
Defect code
00 61 52 00 00
Checking Wiring Harness Connections
Labor Operation
00 60 415
+00 60 915
Checking Wiring Harness Connections
Checking Wiring Harness Connections
3 FRU
2 FRU
FRUs includes all repair procedures to complete the task with allowance for necessary ancillary tasks
(e.g., visual inspection, lubrication, cleaning parts etc.) and administrative tasks.
Labor operation code 00 60 415 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for
another repair, use the Plus code labor operation instead.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Contact the BMW Technical Support Group via TSARA
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department
© 2021, BMW of North America, LLC. The contents of this document are confidential and should not be shared with third
parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.
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