bigjohnsd
'21 R1250 GS Adv
BMW does not make all the parts, but they choose to put them on their products. To me, that is BMW saying "This component meets BMW standards." When the part subsequently proves faulty, it means that BMW's standards are lacking. It is not enough for the component manufacturer's QC to say these are good enough. It's up to BMW to test the components and verify that BMW's standards are being met before the parts get to the customer and it is BMW that is responsible to the purchaser of their vehicle when those components do not measure up.
It is standard practice for manufacturers sourcing parts from vendors to "Qualify" said vendors before they begin to purchase parts for use in their end products.
It would appear that BMW has issues with its Vendor Qualification Program.