Bmw K 1200 Gt 2007
Model K 1200 Gt made in 2007 by Bmw got 14 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
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 | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
10V276000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 15532 | 09/20/2010 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/18/2010 | 06/21/2010 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. the brake lines could be under strain. if the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a sleeve along a portion of the lines free of charge. the safety recall began on september 20, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners 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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE | |||
05/18/2012 | 29452 | ||
This motorcycle has repeatedly stalled as i decelerate to a stop. the day of this report it stalled 5 times. the dealer has not been able to determine why this happens after several inspections by the dealer. the motorcycle restarts immediately but it is a safety issue since braking and traffic flow problems are created by this stalling. this issue has been recurring for the year i have owned this vehicle. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
04/12/2012 | 59000 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt. the contact stated that he noticed adhesive leaking from the vehicle while driving 65 mph. he later discovered that there was a gasoline leak. the dealer and an independent mechanic were contacted and advised him that there was an update for the system. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 59,000. kmj | |||
04/12/2012 | 59000 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt. the contact stated that when driving approximately 65 mph he noticed that there was a leak of melted glue. after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a gsoline leak. the owner contacted a dealer and an independent mechanic and they advised him that there was an update for the system. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 59,000. tb | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
08/18/2011 | 29000 | ||
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt motorcycle. the contact noticed while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake warning indicator illuminated and the anti-lock brake system suddenly became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the abs pump was replaced at the owner's expense. the dealer offered a fifty percent discount towards the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 29,000. rvk | |||
08/07/2011 | 47000 | ||
Failure of final drive (both u-joints, drive shaft, final drive bearngs and gears), model selection does not include the my model. k1200lt, there are two listings for k1200gt. these are not the same bike. |