Bmw R Series 2007

Model R Series made in 2007 by Bmw got 7 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, other and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, other. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2007

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Ready06/10/2011
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm06/10/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Ready04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm04/27/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SB-00-021-0711/01/200710030825Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%12/07/2009

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE07031BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE06/21/200710/23/2007MOTORCYCLE FIRES
 Unlike most motorcycles, where a sight glass is used to determine engine oil level, the subject, air-cooled, motorcycles are built by bmw with a polymer (plastic) sight glass that, in some instances, melts due to high engine/oil temperature.this typically occurs when the motorcycle is operated contrary to bmw's owner manual admonition: warning:do not keep the engine running while the motorcycle is at a standstill -- risk of overheating and fire.each of the alleged fires occurred while the motorcycle was parked and idling.odi is unaware of any structure fires where a melted sight glass is the root cause.of the eight known fires, one occurred in 2000, three in 2004 and again in 2005, and one in february, 2007.the subject vehicles do not have an elevated fire-related insurance claims history. based on the low incidence rate, it appears bmw's warning is effective and no defect trend is identified.further use of agency resources appears unwarranted.this investigation's closing does not constitute a nhtsa finding that no safety-related defect exists and we reserve the right to take further action if warranted.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
PE12036BMW of North America, LLC11/16/2012Fuel 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11/20/201232914
 Prompted by an article released regarding this vehicle model's fuel pump/pump cover outlet boss and fitting assembly fracturing and leaking fuel i inspected mine. about 3/4 of the boss is visible for inspection. it is cracked in seven places. cracks are vertical, starting at the boss base terminating at it's rim. this bike has always had a slight smell of fuel though i've never located the source. at this time i don't think i have a leak at the pump boss (yet). the light coat of dust does not show disruption by fuel residue. i'm concerned about my future safety. i expect the component to further deteriorate. i'm concerned about the cost of repair as there are no individual components for correcting this issue. pump and cap is over $500. much to pay for a small bit of plastic to fail.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
10/08/20073200109/20/2007
 Motorcycle ran out of fuel just 9 miles after low fuel warning illuminated. trip computer indicated 34 miles remaining to empty, and fuel gauge showed approximately 1/8 tank. stated capacity of tank is 4.8 gallons, average fuel economy is approx. 50 mpg according to trip computer. *tr
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
05/12/2008101
 Motorcycle shifted from 1st gear to neutral and clutch released while waiting for light to change. transmission failed to shift into 1st gear to move off with departing traffic, resulted in two near rear end collisions with following cars. returned to dealer for 600mi run in service, failure of mechanic to properly reinstall the abs brake sensor in the rear wheel, pinched o-ring, caused final drive oil to coat rear wheel, causing partial loss of control in corner, near head on impact with opposit flow of traffic. i was told by dealer owner and sales represenative, after the sale, that the failure to shift from neutral to 1st gear is normal, happens in some bikes of the same model and not in others, and will disappear during break in by 6,000 miles. this should have been made know prior to the sale. the dealership owner claimed same oil leak happened to his bike and he fired the mechanic and had his rear tire replaced due to oil impregnation. the dealer picked up the motorcycle at our home, made repairs and return delivered it to our home. i inspected and found the dealer use a caustic chemical to clean, which resulted in chemical etching of the paint, interior surface of the rim revealed a thin film of oil remaining on the rim, streaks of fluid radiated from the wheel rim/tire joint revealed the tire hand not been replaced as promised on three ocassions by the dealership owner, the fluid radiating from the rim/tire joint was oil, which could have resulted in another incident of rear wheel traction loss. the dealership owner agreed to buy back the motorcycle and refund, we are still waiting for returns of the $4,902.98 deposits and service fee paid. *tr
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
05/01/20087801
 I purchased a 2007 r1200rt bmw motorcycle with a safety package option that includes a tire pressure monitoring system (tpm) that was touted and advertised as a safety feature to help prevent an accident due to a catastrophic tire failure while riding. the system has never worked properly. the system is unable to maintain a tire pressure reading on the front tire and continually drops out and is unreadable. they have attempted to repair the problem on four (4) separate occasions over a twelve (12) month period and they have failed. they have had similar problems on other bikes and have replaced the computer, but on mine they have refused and only re-programmed the system. when the system works, it allows the rider to monitor the pressure and if there is any sudden change in pressure the rider is made aware of the drop to avoid an accident. bmw says that they are unwilling to do anything else except turn off the tpm system. they advertise the tpm system as part of a safety package and yet it provides no margin of safety at all unless it works. i have copies of all correspondence with the dealer, as well as bmw of north america. i have copies of all work orders as well. at the very least they are fraudulently mis-representing their product in an effort to sell more bikes, and more importantly giving people a false sense of security thinking the bike will alert them to any potential tire problems, when in fact it will not! should someone count on the system to alert them to a loss in pressure visually and the system does not have a reading when the failure occurs the consequences could be disastrous ending in death. this has been going on for the past twelve (12) months. *tr
WHEELS
05/12/2008101
 Motorcycle shifted from 1st gear to neutral and clutch released while waiting for light to change. transmission failed to shift into 1st gear to move off with departing traffic, resulted in two near rear end collisions with following cars. returned to dealer for 600mi run in service, failure of mechanic to properly reinstall the abs brake sensor in the rear wheel, pinched o-ring, caused final drive oil to coat rear wheel, causing partial loss of control in corner, near head on impact with opposit flow of traffic. i was told by dealer owner and sales represenative, after the sale, that the failure to shift from neutral to 1st gear is normal, happens in some bikes of the same model and not in others, and will disappear during break in by 6,000 miles. this should have been made know prior to the sale. the dealership owner claimed same oil leak happened to his bike and he fired the mechanic and had his rear tire replaced due to oil impregnation. the dealer picked up the motorcycle at our home, made repairs and return delivered it to our home. i inspected and found the dealer use a caustic chemical to clean, which resulted in chemical etching of the paint, interior surface of the rim revealed a thin film of oil remaining on the rim, streaks of fluid radiated from the wheel rim/tire joint revealed the tire hand not been replaced as promised on three ocassions by the dealership owner, the fluid radiating from the rim/tire joint was oil, which could have resulted in another incident of rear wheel traction loss. the dealership owner agreed to buy back the motorcycle and refund, we are still waiting for returns of the $4,902.98 deposits and service fee paid. *tr

Car dealers selling

StateCityZipNamePhone
CASAN RAFAEL94901MARIN BMW MOTORCYCLES415.454.2041
SCGREENVILLE29607TOURING SPORT BMW(864) 232-2269

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