Bmw F800 S
Model F800 S made by Bmw got 16 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V241000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 08/03/2006 to 08/22/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1980 | 08/01/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/02/2008 | 06/03/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 1,980 my 2007-2008 f800 s and f800 st motorcycles. due to the routing of the fuel tank breather hose, pressure equalization inside the fuel tank is possible only to a limited extent. consequently, at high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank can deform. if this happened at the point where the fuel tank is shaped to provide clearance for the rear wheel, then, in combination with a large payload, the bottom of the tank could rub against the rear wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurred, it is possible that a leak could develop in the tank. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the fuel tank breather hose. the recall began during august 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-331-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V342000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 03/28/2007 to 05/03/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 428 | 09/01/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 07/25/2008 | 07/25/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 428 my 2007 f800 s, f800 st, r1200 r, k1200 s, k1200 r, k1200 r sport, and k1200 gt motorcycles. it is possible for the coating to separate from the inside face of the steering damper housing. if this happened, the coating could partially clog the oil bores within the damper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurred, the steering damper could become stiff increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. the recall began during september 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| US-11588817-02 | 08/17/2007 | 10026041 | Bmw: ews fault display in the instrument cluster. motorcycle does not start. ews intermittently or permanently displayed in the instrument cluster. *pe | 09/25/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-22487806-02 | 03/02/2009 | 10029705 | Bmw motorcycle: when disengaged, e.g. when changing gear or rolling the vehicle to a stop, the engine may cut out; when idling, the engine runs on only one cyclinder. (e series (k71; k72). no model years listed. *pe | 07/13/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-00-021-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10030825 | Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% | 12/07/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 16-001-08 (014) | 03/01/2008 | 10026303 | Bmw motorcycle: change to routing of fuel tank breather. if fuel tank breather hose of the k7a is trapped b y neighboring components, pressure equalization inside the fuel tank is possible only to a limited extent. *pe | 10/16/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||||
| SB-17927831-02 | 02/25/2009 | 10029706 | Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. e series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). no mod | 07/13/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 13000 | ||
| The motor on my 2007 bmw f800s started knocking in the spring of 2011. this is approx 6 months after the warranty expired. i brought the bike in to the dealer. they told me it was fine. this process was repeated two more times. finally the engine was removed and diagnosed. the dealer found complete piston failure (piston slap). the piston skirt was grinding into the cylinder wall. both the pistons and barrels need to be replaced. the cost of the repair is more than the value of the bike. based on visual evidence of the damage i have found at least one engineer that stated it clearly started happening while the vehicle was under warranty. the vehicle only has 16000 miles on it. this is a total engine failure. i have found dozens of others that own the same vehicle and model year that have had the same failure. i feel bmw is trying to avoid doing the correct thing by not recalling the engine parts. bmw told me the bike is out of warranty and i am responsible for the repairs. | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 333 | 1 | |
| Sporadic engine stall while downshifting at both high and low speeds. common complaint, but no recall issued. engine stalls while in motion, could lead to serious injury or death. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/11/2010 | 1780 | ||
| Bmw motorcycle: engine stalling, dying, at idle or during slow gear change, downshift, after engine is fully warmed up, ongoing problem even after dealer tried to fix. several similar reports on bmw riders forum. causes unsafe operation if stalling on turn, or at intersection. have been able to avoid crash and get off highway so far. continues to stall intermittently. no apparent rhyme or reason, but always after bike has been running for several minutes, fully warmed up. will always re-start but will die again of not held above idle. very tricky after stop at intersection or on a turn. dealer has tried replacing breather hoses and updating programming. did not replace fuel pump, which some people on web have recommended. problem has persisted, happens every time motorcycle is operated 20+ minutes | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 333 | 1 | |
| Sporadic engine stall while downshifting at both high and low speeds. common complaint, but no recall issued. engine stalls while in motion, could lead to serious injury or death. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 45000 | ||
| I am writing you to please urge investigation of all bmw f800s and f800st motorcycles. i have been researching a problem with these motorcycles since i purchased my 2007 f800s for the first time in june of 2009. soon after i purchased the motorcycle, my rear wheel bearing failed causing a severe wobble. the dealer replaced the bearing and ecentric axle which they say was improved with a harder steel in the axle. fast forward just over a year later (12/2/10) my rear wheel bearing failed again. i took it back to the same exact dealer and they have not made any other improvements to the design since my last time there. there are countless of documents that show these are failing for riders all around the u.s. with these motorcycles and bmw clearly states that it is not a design flaw on their part and has been refusing any financial responsibility for the problem to its owners. please help. | |||