Bmw K1200 R 2008
Model K1200 R made in 2008 by Bmw got 2 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 2008
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | 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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 34-002-08 | 03/01/2008 | 10026831 | Bmw motorcycle: front brake-disc threaded fasteners. the new brake disc mounts has reduced the clearance between the screw heads and certain components in the vicinity of the brake disc. *pe | 12/23/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| SB-31-002-08 | 07/01/2008 | 10030771 | Bmw motorcycle: replacing steering damper. there is a possibility of the coating becoming detached from the inside face of the cylinder. this detached coating could partially clog the oil bores, with the result that the action of the ste | 11/30/2009 | |
| 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 | |