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July 1, 2021 Service bulletin

Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket...

BMW technical service bulletin MC55297495 for 2004-2011, 2013-2019 BMW R1200 GS, 2005 BMW K1200LT and 2003, 2006-2008 BMW K1200 GT and others.

Bulletin number
MC55297495
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 49 complaints in the electrical category.

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