Bmw R 1200 Gs 2008
Model R 1200 Gs made in 2008 by Bmw got 13 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline and power train. 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 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/22/2011 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Fuel pump flange, a plastic part, on the gasoline tank, had a number of cracks. i found the problem through discussions with other motorcyclists. i feel that if i had not checked for the known problem (among the bmw motorcycling community) fuel would have leaked and posed a serious fire problem and possible injury to myself, possibly fatal. *tr | |||
| 12/22/2011 | 20000 | ||
| Fuel pump flange, a plastic part, on the gasoline tank, had a number of cracks. i found the problem through discussions with other motorcyclists. i feel that if i had not checked for the known problem (among the bmw motorcycling community) fuel would have leaked and posed a serious fire problem and possible injury to myself, possibly fatal. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/29/2011 | 22569 | ||
| A plastic flange on the fuel pump cracked allowing fuel to leak. the flange contains an internal thread that secures one of the fuel lines. several cracks are visible around the circumference of the flange. cracks, in my opinion, appear to be related to over-torque at assembly and/or material degradation due to the combined effects of exposure to fuel, time and ambient temperature. the fuel pump is located in the fuel tank that is positioned directly above the engine and exhaust pipe. fortunately the volume of leaked fuel was small (<1 fl oz) and was contained within a depressed cavity on the top of the pump, otherwise it could have dripped onto the hot engine and exhaust header possibly causing a fire. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 36700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 bmw r1200 gs motorcycle. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the final drive unit and drive shaft were leaking a small amount of oil. the rear wheel began to wobble excessively. the vehicle was towed an authorized dealer who replaced one wheel bearing and the seal. the failure recurred and the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where they replaced the final drive unit and the drive shaft. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 36,700. kmj | |||