Bmw R 1200 Rt 2008

Model R 1200 Rt made in 2008 by Bmw got 6 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. 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 .

R 1200 rt year 2008

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 2008

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

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Subject
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
05/08/2012	7864
	Fuel gauge failed, warning light constantly on. bike could run out of fuel in traffic with no warning causing dangerous situation.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
01/11/2012	27750
	Fuel control housing cracked and leaked fuel all over the place including my leg.while under pressure.