Bmw K1200 R Sport 2008

Model K1200 R Sport made in 2008 by Bmw got 1 recall as well as 16 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12V487000BMW of North America, LLC V (Vehicle)2062MFRBMW of North America, LLC10/05/201210/05/2012
Defect SummaryBmw 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 SummaryBrake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryThe 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.
NotesThis 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
US-11588817-0208/17/200710026041Bmw: ews fault display in the instrument cluster. motorcycle does not start. ews intermittently or permanently displayed in the instrument cluster. *pe09/25/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SB-22768813-0103/16/200910029704Bmw 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 u07/13/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-22768813-0103/16/200910029704Bmw 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 u07/13/2009
13-003-0712/01/200710026229Bmw motorcycle: idle speed too high. the cause is incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator. *pe10/08/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Ready06/10/2011
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm06/10/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Ready04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm04/27/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SB-00-021-0711/01/200710030825Bmw 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-17927831-0202/25/200910029706Bmw 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 mod07/13/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
TSB-34-004-0704/01/200910029625Bmw: 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 s07/13/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
34-002-0803/01/200810026831Bmw 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. *pe12/23/2008
34-001-0802/01/200810026224Bmw 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. *pe10/08/2008
STEERING
SB-31-002-0807/01/200810030771Bmw 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 ste11/30/2009
SUSPENSION
33-001-0803/01/200810026305Bmw motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor. *pe10/16/2008
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS
SIB-61-001-0803/01/200810027805Bmw 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. *pe02/09/2009