Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007
Model R 1200 Gs made in 2007 by Bmw got 24 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V276000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 15532 | 09/20/2010 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/18/2010 | 06/21/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. the brake lines could be under strain. if the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a sleeve along a portion of the lines free of charge. the safety recall began on september 20, 2010. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| PE12036 | BMW of North America, LLC | 11/16/2012 | Fuel Leak - Motorcycle | |||
| Numerous owners report to both the office of defects investigation and in internet forums, the fuel pump housing cracks in the moulded outlet fitting area of their motorcycle.this housing seals the top of the fuel tank and a crack in this housing can potentially result in a fuel leak.to assess the frequency and severity of the issue, this office is opening a preliminary evaluation.the odi complaints cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following odi identification numbers: 10449393, 10457823, 10475150, 10471642, 10356156, 10433733, 10442023, 10445888, 10453738, 10474390, 10417320, 10444876, 10444670, 10448104, 10425962, 10430734, 10443840, 10448325, 10471518, 10451907, 10433589, 10430822, 10467136, 10445954, 10432269, 10437222, 10444742, 10452476. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/11/2011 | 14944 | ||
| Cracks in the plastic top flange of the fuel pump assembly resulted is a spray of fuel when system under operating pressure (ie. engine running). this 4 year old motorcycle is currently not to safe to operate and is out of commission until trailered to a repair facility. the fuel spray source appears around the female threaded 'hub' of the flange that accepts the male threaded 'quick disconnect' of the fuel line. the failure (or cracking) appears to be spontaneous, as no prior evidence (gasoline odor) was noticed. this motorcycle has been dealer serviced regularly, and is garaged at all times (desert s.w.). the bike is pampered and has never been abused. i just can't imagine how a relatively low time, critically important component has failed. an internet search indicates this is not an isolated event for bmw motorcycles. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 09/10/2008 | 7000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw r1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated that the low beam running lights burned out extremely quick. the contact was unable to see the roadway because the failure would occur sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the failure was caused by the bulbs, which they recommended the contact replace. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 43,000. | |||
| 09/10/2008 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw r1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated that the low beam running lights burned out extremely quick. the contact was unable to see the roadway because the failure would occur sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the failure was caused by the bulbs, which he recommended the contact replace. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 43,000. kmj | |||
| 09/10/2008 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw r1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated the low beam running lights burn out very quickly. other vehicle cannot see him when riding and he cannot see the road. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated it was the bulbs that needed to be changed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 43,000. mw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 14202 | ||
| Fuel pressure control module failed without warning leaving me stranded in the middle of the freeway. part was replaced under warranty but failed again, leaving me stranded again, on june 7, 2011. was told by the dealer that this was 'rare'. seems like an unsafe condition to me. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 06/12/2012 | 7800 | 1 | |
| The brake failure light came on at the beginning of an extended trip. i pulled over, shut the motorcycle off, restarted the motorcycle, and the brake failure light continued. bmw service said the abs control module had failed, and as a result no abs brakes were available on the motorcycle, which could have resulted in a crash. bmw charged $1000 for the part, plus labor, and has on two occasions since the replacement, refused to partially reimburse for this part or acknowledge that they may have a serious safety issue. *tr | |||
| 06/12/2012 | 7800 | ||
| The brake failure light came on at the beginning of an extended trip. i pulled over, shut the motorcycle off, restarted the motorcycle, and the brake failure light continued. bmw service said the abs control module had failed, and as a result no abs brakes were available on the motorcycle, which could have resulted in a crash. bmw charged $1000 for the part, plus labor, and has on two occasions since the replacement, refused to partially reimburse for this part or acknowledge that they may have a serious safety issue. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/30/2012 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw gsr1200 motorcycle. the contact stated that the rear wheel seized abnormally. the contact opened the reservoir for the brake chamber and found that the rubber was severely worn. the contact allowed the vehicle to cool down and the failure was corrected temporarily. the failure recurred later while the contact was driving at highway speeds. the steering wheel seized abnormally and the vehicle was flipped over. the contact sustained injuries to the knees. the contact later disconnected the abs brake system and the failure was corrected. the contact spoke with the dealer and was told that they were not familiar with the type of failure that the contact had encountered and offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 46,000. kmj | |||
| 03/30/2012 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw gs1200r. the contact stated the rear wheel locked up on the vehicle. the contact opened the reservoir for the brake chamber and found that the rubber was worn out. the contact let the vehicle cool down and the wheel was no longer locked. the contact then drove the vehicle and again while traveling at highway speed the rear wheel locked up again causing the contact to flip. that caused the contact to injure their knee. the contact then disconnected the abs brake system and the vehicle rode fine. the contact spoke with the dealer and was told that this was something they were not aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure mileage and current mileages were 46,000.rl | |||
| 10/20/2011 | 13000 | ||
| While riding during normal operations my front brakes engage and lock up the front tire, stopping the motorcycle in place. this has happened on multiple occasions. when this happens while making a turn i dropped the motorcycle, left the tire locked up, unable to move the motorcycle in traffic. | |||