Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure 2008
Model R 1200 Gs Adventure made in 2008 by Bmw got 18 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other. 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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/06/2011 | 7400 | ||
| Fuel level sensor strip has failed for the fourth time in the last two years. this causes a warning light to illuminate on the dash and a fuel! warning to flash on the computer. it is distracting and decreases the rider's ability to judge when the bike is actually low on fuel. | |||
| 06/30/2011 | 33040 | ||
| Driving in the rain cause water to penetrate into an area where a fpc (fuel pressure controller) on the vehicle is positioned. the engine dies suddenly as fuel pressure is interrupted and the vehicle. a large number of this failure is reported by other individuals online in web board discussions making it appear a design flaw. the consequence for me was that i had to cross two lanes of traffic on a disabled motorcycle and was stranded on the side of the road. nothing was done to correct the problem as the problem fixed itself temporarily and the dealer simply cleared the fault code from the computer and claimed to not be able to duplicate the problem. | |||
| 09/28/2010 | 19491 | ||
| The fuel strip on my motorcycle has failed twice resulting in false readings on the fuel gauge (showing more fuel then is actually present). bmw is aware of the problem but has so far issued no recalls or developed a solution. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 11967 | ||
| Fuel gauge sensor displays inaccurate readings (no/low fuel when tank is full or worse, displays full tank when there is low/no fuel). this has led to me being stranded twice. the fuel sensor has been replaced twice already by the dealership. that adds up to almost one replacement a year. | |||