Button module fade can occure with GA firmware r1_02 as well when there is a high call traffic on endpoint.
Phone report shows this log event: Apr 10 14:10:06:tAppMon:Interrupts Rate (4723 irq/sec) is too high. LIMIT=4000
This event can cause the button module to reset.
Problem is solved in a special firmware for the BM12 (r1_04) what has not become GA yet (as of 2015-MAY)
https://support.avaya.com/ext/index?page=content&id=S:SOLN235065
BM12 FW is not field upgradable and Avaya Universal Service Download Adapter for BM12 is (Order code: 700504366) is required what cannot be ordered under Parts process.