Bmw K1200 R Sport 2007
Model K1200 R Sport made in 2007 by Bmw got 15 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. 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 06/30/2005 to 12/31/2006 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V466000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 06/23/2005 to 07/19/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 510 | 12/14/2007 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/02/2007 | 10/04/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, during long periods of riding at sustained high engine rpm, vibration within the brake fluid reservoir can cause the brake fluid to foam. this could allow air to enter the front brake system which could lead to a loss of front braking efficiency. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Air in the brake system can lead to a loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will bleed the front brakes and install a damper weight in the brake fluid reservoir. this weight will dampen possible vibrations that can cause foaming of the brake fluid. the recall began on december 14, 2007. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V342000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 04/02/2007 to 05/12/2007 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| US-11588817-02 | 08/17/2007 | 10026041 | Bmw: ews fault display in the instrument cluster. motorcycle does not start. ews intermittently or permanently displayed in the instrument cluster. *pe | 09/25/2008 | |
| 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 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 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 - FLUID | |||||
| TSB-34-004-07 | 04/01/2009 | 10029625 | Bmw: vibrations on a long ride at constant high engine rpm can, under certain circumstances, cause foaming of the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir of the front brakes. the possibility of this foaming causing air to enter the brake s | 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 | |||
| 08/17/2012 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Fuel was hemorrhaging all over the left side of the motorcycle when i parked it after a short ride. i noticed a trail of fuel where i went down the street. i had just topped off and was down to half a tank (approx. 2.5 gallons) in about ten miles. smoke was pouring off of the engine and the smell of fuel was overwhelming. a major fire/explosion was a real possibility. after cooling the motorcycle with a garden hose and rinsing the fuel away, i removed the fairings and fuel tank. fuel was leaking from the fuel pump/quick disconnect area. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2012 | 20000 | ||
| Fuel was hemorrhaging all over the left side of the motorcycle when i parked it after a short ride. i noticed a trail of fuel where i went down the street. i had just topped off and was down to half a tank (approx. 2.5 gallons) in about ten miles. smoke was pouring off of the engine and the smell of fuel was overwhelming. a major fire/explosion was a real possibility. after cooling the motorcycle with a garden hose and rinsing the fuel away, i removed the fairings and fuel tank. fuel was leaking from the fuel pump/quick disconnect area. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 10150 | ||
| The clutch would engage in manor that caused the clutch plated and clutch basket to deteriorate in a rapid fashion. causing mis shifting that could cause injury or death. result, replace with updated clutch plated and updated basket at owners expense. | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 9 | 1 | |
| Regarding bmw k1200r sport motorcycle. defect present from new purchase of vehicle. obvious jutter in clutch lever. mechanical noise coming from transmission observed when jutter is noticed in lever. obvious unsafe lag felt in drivetrain. defect brought to the attention of dealership several times prior to and at 6000 mile service. dealer verified jutter in system. dealer stated other similar models had complaint of such nature but were corrected by updating clutch parts. i was told my vehicle had the updated parts factory installed from new and they had no answer as to why jutter was occurring. dealer was told to tighten cam chain by manufacturer for solution. this did not correct problem. failure still occurs frequently. concern: the vehicle could become unstable during shifting and cause crash. clutch system failure also possible. safety issue not appropriately answered by manufacturer. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/03/2012 | 17000 | ||
| Total abs failure, the abs pump when out resulting in no abs braking. this issue could cause serious injury or death. bmw has been make aware of this issue, and is addressing each instance with a case by case decision, this is happening to too many vehicles for it go unresolved by bmw na. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 17000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200r sport motorcycle. while riding 15mph as he applied the brakes the front wheel separated from the front suspension and he crashed into the ground. the front wheel was turn to the right and detached itself from the base of the motorcycle. the contact and an occupant had minor scrapes and bruises. the motorcycle was towed to the dealer where they contacted the manufacturer and informed him not to contact the insurance company they will take care of all the damages and charges. there was a police report if available. the failure mileage was 17,000....mw | |||