Bmw K1200 Gt 2006
Model K1200 Gt made in 2006 by Bmw got 7 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, suspension.
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V066000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 11/30/2004 to 01/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 6631 | 04/10/2007 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 02/23/2007 | 02/23/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine is running, escaping water vapor can condense on the oil tank air bleed valve. in freezing temperatures, this water could freeze and block the air bleed valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It is possible that a pressure build up in the oil tank could cause it to rupture, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire. an oil leak could cause a fire. oil on the rear tire could cause loss of control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new oil tank cap containing a valve to prevent overpressure in the tank free of charge. the recall began on april 10, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V488000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 10/01/2003 to 09/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/08/2010 | 10/14/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 motorcycles. the bearings could be subject to corrosion. this could lead to reduced movement of the link lever. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-22768813-01 | 03/16/2009 | 10029704 | Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. problem was noticed after u | 07/13/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-22768813-01 | 03/16/2009 | 10029704 | Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. problem was noticed after u | 07/13/2009 | |
| 13-003-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10026229 | Bmw motorcycle: idle speed too high. the cause is incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator. *pe | 10/08/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| 46-006-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10026466 | Bmw motorcycle: play perceptible when saddlebag seated on saddlebag mount. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| 46-007-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10026461 | Bmw: repairs to 28 liter and 49 liter topcases. latching mechanism disengaged and out of position. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 46-007-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10026461 | Bmw: repairs to 28 liter and 49 liter topcases. latching mechanism disengaged and out of position. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 33-001-08 | 03/01/2008 | 10026305 | Bmw motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor. *pe | 10/16/2008 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||||
| SIB-61-001-08 | 03/01/2008 | 10027805 | Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the gt1, cip error 14007. all models with esa, except r1200r (k27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (k25/12). model years unknown. *pe | 02/09/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/03/2006 | 3000 | 40 | 04/03/2006 |
| Random high idle condition. engine rpms randomly increase for no reason to as high as 2500 at a stop and during decel conditions. must pull in clutch to keep from accelerating during decel. unsafe condition. internet forums reveal this is a common condition to late model bmw motorcycles. dealers have not been able to remedy the condition. software updates unsuccessful. this safety problem needs resolution. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 05/25/2007 | 3000 | 75 | 09/10/2006 |
| My venicle sporadically exibits an idle speed which is abnormally high, and makes low speed, traffic diriving dangerous. the manufacturer has changed components and computer software to fix the problem to no avail. my motorcycle remains unsafe and not running properly | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/29/2007 | 5000 | 1 | 07/27/2006 |
| Idle is erratic. bikes idle jumps randomly and hangs up at a high rpm at idle or when shifting between gears. bike has been in for repair five times now. dealer has replaced the airbox and updated software to no avail. bike is unsafe to ride in this condition. problem is more pronounced at higher ambient temps. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 8000 | 100 | 05/04/2006 |
| Engine will not idle properly, it should idle at 1,000 rpm. at least part of every ride it will go up to 1,500 to 2,000 rpm. | |||
| 12/26/2006 | 10000 | 5 | 07/13/2006 |
| (1) events leading up to the failure: bmw motorcycle 06 k1200gt. driving motorcycle at highway speeds. engine fully warmed up. (2) failure and its consequences: shutting off throttle to down shift engine would not idle down, engine idle stuck at 3000 rpm for five to ten seconds. when idle did slow down it would idle erratic and not smooth just touching the throttle would cause the engine to rev to 3000 rpm's. very difficult to drive at surface street speeds, 40 mph or slower. problem would go away if engine is turned off for a minute or two! this has happened to me five times since dec. 26 2006. (3) what was done to correct the failure; i.e, parts repaired or replaced: complained to dealer at 12,000 mile inspection. job: check idle, customer says he has had 4 instances of erratic idle. dealer checked idle and for codes, nothing done. i also checked with two other dealers to see if they had any reports of high idle problems. they claim they didn't and both said they contacted bmw na. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 04/08/2007 | 7500 | 1 | 04/02/2006 |
| Brake warning light constantly illuminated. bmw dealer cannot turn it off or reset it. internet chat rooms reveal this is a very common problem with the late model bmw motorcycle line. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 5600 | 12 | 09/15/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw k1200 gt. while riding approximately 20 mph, the vehicle remained at a constant speed instead of decelerating when the throttle was released. the contact stated that when the throttle was held at a constant speed, the engine often surged. the dealer was aware of the failure, but had not inspected the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 7,400 and failure mileage was 5,600. updated 09/26/07 *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ORANGE | IRV SEAVER BMW | (714)532-3700 | |
| CA | ROSEVILLE | 95661 | A & S BMW | 916-726-7334 |
| KS | WICHITA | 67203 | MID AMERICA POWERSPORTS | 316 945-8221 |