Bmw K1200 R 2007
Model K1200 R made in 2007 by Bmw got 8 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and 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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V066000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 04/30/2004 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 | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V487000 | BMW of North America, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 2062 | MFR | BMW of North America, LLC | 10/05/2012 | 10/05/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 k1200 s, k1200 r, and k1200 r sport motorcycles. in certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during november 2012. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall is an expansion of safety recall 09v-202.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 www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V342000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 04/02/2007 to 05/11/2007 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 34-001-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10026224 | Bmw motorcycle: new attachment concept for front brake discs (rivet package, series production standard). the brake discs complete with fasteners (rivet package) now constitute a single component. *pe | 10/08/2008 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 06/21/2012 | 4652 | ||
| Fuel gauge read that i had fuel and i was empty. motorcycle stalled lost power while overtaking another vehicle. could have been fatal!! -faulty fuel tank sender-2nd time it failed!! | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 29853 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 1200r motorcycle. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed to the power train. the vehicle was currently being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 29,853. | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 29853 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw 1200r motorcycle. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed to the power train. the vehicle was currently being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 29,853. kmj | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 29853 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw 1200r. while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to the power train. the vehicle was currently being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 29,853. js | |||