Bmw K1200 Lt
Model K1200 Lt made by Bmw got 32 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train and service brakes. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2005
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 - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V438000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/05/2004 to 03/13/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 380 | 10/04/2004 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 09/09/2004 | 09/15/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures, wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. the fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-theft control unit. the recall began october 4, 2004. customers should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V304000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 04/01/2004 to 04/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 181 | 07/16/2004 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/23/2004 | 06/25/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If only the rear brake were applied during riding, insufficient braking pressure would be available to slow the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder. the recall began july 16, 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the nation highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2 dot ( 1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 6500304 | 10/01/2004 | 6400304R | 10010534 | Revised information. recall 04v-438 - starter turns, engine refuses to start. *tt | 11/30/2004 |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 71072004 | 05/01/2004 | 10007473 | V.o.i.c.e. communication for bmw k 1200lt 2005 in transit. *mj | 06/24/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 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 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 3400504 | 06/01/2004 | 10010442 | Rear brakes may make noise during braking on models equipped with abs 2 or integral abs. *tt | 11/23/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | ||||||
| DP12001 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 01/20/2012 | M/C final drive ball bearing failure | |||
| By letter dated 11-28-2011, christopher d. cimino of edmunds, wa, requested that nhtsa open an investigation into the repeated final drive bearing failure and possibly flawed assembly controls of the final drive unit on bmw k1200lt models...nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) is opening this investigation to examine mr. cimino's allegations and determine whether a safety-related defect trend currently exists involving final drive crown gear ball-bearing assembly failures on the subject motorcycles.the odi report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) number: 10439549 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 14839 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking gasoline. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel line couplers were fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 14,839. | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 14839 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking gasoline. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel line couplers were fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 14,839. kmj | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 14839 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 bmw k1200lt. the contact stated that while driving the motorcycle was leaking gasoline. the motorcycle was taken to a local line who diagnosed that the fuel line couplers broke and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 14,839. pm | |||
| 08/19/2011 | 14000 | ||
| Major gas leak while driving - sprayed gas on right leg and foot. my pants leg, sock, and shoe on the right side were completely soaked with gas. decided to have the bike towed instead of risking it repair place said it was the plastic gas connector and he was going to have to order a metal one. seems to be a reoccurring problem from what i've seen in the chat rooms. there should be a recall on this before someone gets seriously hurt or killed. | |||
| 09/08/2009 | 15191 | 1 | |
| During a 12,000 mile service, i was advised by a bmw service advisor to replace the plastic fuel line connectors on my 2005 bmw k1200lt motorcycle with metal fuel line connectors. the reason was that the original manufacturer's equipment occasionally fails; and the cost to me to replace the fuel line connectors was more than $200. i declined the purchase. while traveling through the california desert, the connector failed and sprayed gasoline on the motorcycle and on me. i was afraid of fire and had the motorcycle hauled to the dealership. i paid $450 to tow the motorcycle and $236.84 to replace the fuel quick release connectors. bmw is obviously aware of this defect and is attempting to sell the correction rather than recalling and replacing the defective part. i paid to replace the fuel line connectors after they failed. my safety was endangered as a result of bmw's actions. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 46000 | 1 | |
| Plastic fuel connection failed on fuel tank of 2005 k1200lt motorcycle. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2008 | 19130 | 1 | |
| Fuel line fitting failure on 2005 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. male fitting failure. dealer knew immediately when i described problem on phone. dealer said this has been a continuous problem across full line of bikes and always male fitting failure. my bike had only 19000 miles at time of failure. when fittings fail gasoline pours out of right side of bike onto riders shoe and pants and onto road. potential fire hazard. i e-mailed bmw usa and never received a reply. cost of repair $192 should be on bmw for poor engineering. *tr | |||
| 07/23/2006 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Failure of plastic quick disconnects in fuel line from fuel tank to engine. replaced with metal qd's and no problem since..could be fire hazard while riding..vehicle is a bmw 2005 k1200lt model. failure occurred at approx. 30,000 miles.. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2008 | 33500 | 1 | |
| Gasoline on my right shoe when i got to work. internet discussion board led me to check the quick disconnect, which fell apart when i moved it. the plastic male component of the quick disconnect had broken. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 13491 | 1 | |
| The gas fuel line started spraying gasoline out the right side of the engine cover onto the drivers leg. dealer advised what the problem was before seeing the motorcycle. she showed me a display on her desk showing a plastic fuel quick disconnect valve and a metal one that needed to be installed to correct the problem. this plastic part seems to be problematic. *tr | |||
| 06/13/2008 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Gasoline leak into right shoe caused by cracked fuel line plastic quick disconnect. there are many incidents of this failure on the bmw luxury touring website. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 23200 | ||
| Final drive failure. this is the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 91236 | 1 | |
| Rear wheel started making a dragging sound and seemed to be on inside of rotor. thought it was an occlusion in the casting but the wheel bearing retainer in the final drive bearing was coning out. upon inspection at dealer it was found the bearing had been obliterated when the bearing moved from its spot inside the rear hub. dealer will replace rear wheel drive assembly. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 36000 | 1 | |
| In for 36,000 mile service, rear wheel loose, had rear end torn down, smaller bearing race had spun on shaft, all bearings and races appeared in excellent conditions. this condition presents as a latent defect from manufacturing/assembly as the inner race to shaft is to be an interference fit and the tapered roller bearing showed no evidence of damage or lack of lubrication. photos were taken to document condition. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2007 | 31000 | 1 | |
| Final drive failure on k1200lt while riding on i-5 in downtown la ca. 31,000 miles on unit. bike taken back to dealer in sparks nv where warranty covered part. crown bearing cage destroyed new unit installed. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/05/2013 | 45000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw k1200lt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 25 mph and decelerating, the brakes seized and the vehicle fell on his left leg. the contact received injuries to his left leg and was transported to the hospital. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer. after inspection, they advised him that there was a failure but were unaware of code reading. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would send the information to germany. the failure and current mileages were approximately 45,000. mah | |||
| 02/05/2013 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw k1200lt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 25 mph and depressing the brakes, they locked up and the vehicle landed on his left leg. the contact received injuries to his left leg and was transported to the hospital. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer. after inspection they advised him that there was a failure but was unaware of code reading. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would send the information to germany for a repair. the failure and current mileages were approximately 45,000. tb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| The rear brake rotor on my 2005 bmw k1200lt motorcycle is defective and i believe it should be recalled. the floating points on the rotor have melted allowing the rotor to move in all directions causing the abs modulator to activate on any braking. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/27/2007 | 5 | ||
| Abs brake failure crash bmw k1200s motorcycle. i have recently experienced an abs servo brake failure resulting in a crash on a k1200s. i simply lightly caressed the front brake lever on a dry road with the bike upright at modest speed and the front brakes immediately locked and failed to release even after the brake lever was released. i survived, just, but with very serious injuries i need to have the abs brake system on my [written off] bike independently tested so that i may tackle bmw in an attempt to prevent further injury/death to others as a result of these imo lethal brakes. is any body able to assist in this respect? does any body know of a resource that has logged similar incidences [i.e. brake failures on abs servo equipped bmws], the department of transport for example? all assistance would be gratefully received. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 07/27/2007 | 5 | ||
| Abs brake failure crash bmw k1200s motorcycle. i have recently experienced an abs servo brake failure resulting in a crash on a k1200s. i simply lightly caressed the front brake lever on a dry road with the bike upright at modest speed and the front brakes immediately locked and failed to release even after the brake lever was released. i survived, just, but with very serious injuries i need to have the abs brake system on my [written off] bike independently tested so that i may tackle bmw in an attempt to prevent further injury/death to others as a result of these imo lethal brakes. is any body able to assist in this respect? does any body know of a resource that has logged similar incidences [i.e. brake failures on abs servo equipped bmws], the department of transport for example? all assistance would be gratefully received. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 91236 | 1 | |
| Rear wheel started making a dragging sound and seemed to be on inside of rotor. thought it was an occlusion in the casting but the wheel bearing retainer in the final drive bearing was coning out. upon inspection at dealer it was found the bearing had been obliterated when the bearing moved from its spot inside the rear hub. dealer will replace rear wheel drive assembly. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 300 | 1 | 08/05/2004 |
| Purchased a new bmw k1200rs in august 2004, equipped with cruise control. the throttle is extremely stiff and while riding on local and/or back roads, the right hand becomes fatigued to the point of numbness. the right hand not only controls the throttle, but the integrated abs braking system of the unit. have spoken with selling dealer, tampa bmw @ 813-926-9937 and they advise that all of the throttles are that way if the unit is equipped with cruis control and there is nothing that can be done. the suggest that cruise control be disconnected. since the braking capacity is hindered by this situation, i feel that this is a safety hazard. other bmw owners that i have spoken with have same problem and are also blown off by the servicing dealer and bmw.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | ODESSA | 33556 | BMW MOTORCYCLES OF TAMPA BAY | 813-926-9937 |