Bmw R 1200 Gs 2009

Model R 1200 Gs made in 2009 by Bmw got 21 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

R 1200 gs year 2009

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2009

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
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	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

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
EQUIPMENT
11/24/2010	6200
	Fuel gauge on my 2009 bmw r1200gs motorcycle was showing i had approximately 1/3 of a tank of fuel when i ran out of gas. i was traveling on a freeway duirng rush hour traffic. i was only going about 15mph when this happened but was forced to get off the bike and push it to the fast lane shoulder. i was able te get the bike restarted by leaning it over as far as i could to the left which let some additional fuel go from the right to the left side of the tank. i feel this was a very dangerous situation. apparently this is a well know issue by bmw of noth america as it seems to be happening to many people who own bmw motorcycles. i have had my motorcylce in to the shop three times and it still is not fixed. i will go in for a fourth time to see if they can make it work properly again.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
05/01/2011	1500
	Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw r 1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated that the triangle warning light illuminated. the vehicle only had one warning light and the contact was concerned that if any other system on the motorcycle failed, he would not be aware of the particular failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the fuel level sensor failed. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the sensor. the failure recurred and was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however no assistance was provided. the current mileage was 1,856. the failure mileage was 1,500.
05/01/2011	1500
	Tl-the contact owns a 2009 bmw r 1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated that the triangle warning light illuminated. the vehicle only had one warning light and the contact was concerned that if any other system on the motorcycle failed, he would not be aware of the particular failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the fuel level sensor failed. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the sensor. the failure recurred and was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however no assistance was provided. the current mileage was 1,856. the failure mileage was 1,500. kmj
05/01/2011	1500
	Tl-the contact owns a 2009 bmw r 1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated that the triangle warning light illuminated. the motorcycle only has one warning light, and was concerned that if any other system on motorcycle failed the contact would not be aware of the failure. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer who stated the fuel level sensor failed. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the sensor. the failure recurred and has not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however it was out of warranty and no further assistance was provided. the current mileage was 1,856. the failure mileage was 1,500.yn
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
01/15/2011	9000
	2009 bmw r1200gs fuel strip failure
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
03/01/2009	100
	Riding motorcycle with fuel gauge displaying 3/4 full tank and then suddenly the bike ran out of fuel while driving down the road. took motorcycle into dealer and the fuel strip sensor was replaced under warranty, dealer kept old part. the fuel sensor has subsequently fail two more times causing a stalling of the engine while riding along a road. dealer has replaced fuel sensor strip three times.
POWER TRAIN
04/16/2010	425	1
	I purchased the motorcycle new with just over 300 miles on it. after i began riding it i discovered that it would stall intermittently. this stalling would occur when decelerating from high rpms (above 2000), when the throttle was closed and the clutch was pulled in. the motorcycle now has over 13,000 miles on it and the problem continues. it has been to the dealer for service on this issue many times and for over several months cumulatively. the dealer claims that they cannot find the issue, yet their answer (that they 'can't find an issue') remains unconvincing, in my mind. this is especially a hazard at night when the lights dim in order to restart the motorcycle. *tr
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
04/16/2010	425
	I purchased the motorcycle new with just over 300 miles on it. after i began riding it i discovered that it would stall intermittently. this stalling would occur when decelerating from high rpms (above 2000), when the throttle was closed and the clutch was pulled in. the motorcycle now has over 13,000 miles on it and the problem continues. it has been to the dealer for service on this issue many times and for over several months cumulatively. the dealer claims that they cannot find the issue, yet their answer (that they 'can't find an issue') remains unconvincing, in my mind. this is especially a hazard at night when the lights dim in order to restart the motorcycle.