Bmw R1200 Gs 2006
Model R1200 Gs made in 2006 by Bmw got 11 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 6 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, hydraulic and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2006
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 | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V319000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 08/01/2006 to 01/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 4839 | 11/09/2009 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 08/07/2009 | 08/07/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 r1200 gs motorcycles manufactured between august 2006 and january 2008. the sealing of the fuel pump control unit housing might be insufficient and water could intrude into the control unit housing creating a humid atmosphere. under such conditions, the fuel pump could corrode and then fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the fuel pump will cause inadequate fuel to reach the engine and cause the engine to stop running. a loss of engine power without warning could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners and replace the fuel pump control unit free of charge. the safety recall began on november 9, 2009. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V104000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/20/2006 to 01/24/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 453 | 04/20/2006 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 04/04/2006 | 04/05/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the clutch components could become loose while the motorcycle is being operated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happened, the components could exit through the engine casting increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new clutch components free of charge. all motorcycles are located at dealers. no motorcycles have been sold to customers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V134000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/01/2004 to 02/28/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 9260 | 06/05/2006 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 04/24/2006 | 04/25/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, if certain procedures are performed that involves removal of the front left brake caliper, the abs sensor cable can be routed incorrectly and when the caliper is reinstalled, the sensor cable can come into contact and rub against the front brake disc. overtime, if the chafing becomes severe, it is possible to lose the abs function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of abs function could increase the risk of a crash during certain riding conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach additional retaining clips free of charge to the abs sensor cable, which will provide a more secure connection to the wheel carrier. the recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V164000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/01/2004 to 02/28/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 13200 | 06/05/2006 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 05/15/2006 | 05/17/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of abs capability could temporarily occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Temporary loss of abs braking could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. the recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V254000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 07/06/2006 to 07/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 4922 | 08/01/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/05/2008 | 06/05/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 4,922 my 2007-2008 r1200r, my 2006-2007 r1200 gs, my 2007 r1200 st, and my 2008 r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, the brake lines could be under strain. if the vibration/strain is significant, the brake lines could split and start to develop a leak. if the leak became significant, brake fluid could escape. if this happened, the level of fluid in the reservoir of the front brake system could drop. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If fluid level drops significantly, the front brakes could fail increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and install new brake lines with a modified routing free of charge. the recall began during august 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES - VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V486000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 09/06/2006 to 10/13/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 144 | 01/12/2007 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 12/21/2006 | 12/28/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the tire inflation valve hole in the rim of the cross-spoke wheel which is equipped with the optional tire pressure monitoring system (tpm) was incorrectly manufactured. a leak may develop at this location possibly causing sudden deflation of the tire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happened, motorcycle handling and control would be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will temporarily deactivate the tpm system, remove the corresponding valves and integral tpm sensors, and then replace them with standard valves. when a permanent repair is available, owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in for reactivation of the tpm system and replacement of the integral tpm sensors and valves. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-331-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| US-11588817-02 | 08/17/2007 | 10026041 | Bmw: ews fault display in the instrument cluster. motorcycle does not start. ews intermittently or permanently displayed in the instrument cluster. *pe | 09/25/2008 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-22768813-01 | 03/16/2009 | 10029704 | Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. problem was noticed after u | 07/13/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-22768813-01 | 03/16/2009 | 10029704 | Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. problem was noticed after u | 07/13/2009 | |
| 00-004-08 (018) | 07/01/2008 | 00-004-08 (018)R | 10026302 | Bmw motorcycle: complaints relating to knocking noises (engine pinging) and sporadic perceptible flat-spots (especially under sharp acceleration). models k2x and up to year 2007 onward. *pe updated 1/27/09. *pe | 10/16/2008 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 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 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-00-021-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10030825 | Bmw 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||||
| SB-17927831-02 | 02/25/2009 | 10029706 | Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. e series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). no mod | 07/13/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| 23-001-08(021) | 04/01/2008 | 10026304 | Bmw motorcycle: gearbox replacement. on account of a material defect, there is a possibility of a small number (46) motorcycles manufactured to date suffering a gearbox malfunction that would result in a roadside breakdown. *pe | 10/16/2008 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||||
| 23-001-08(021) | 04/01/2008 | 10026304 | Bmw motorcycle: gearbox replacement. on account of a material defect, there is a possibility of a small number (46) motorcycles manufactured to date suffering a gearbox malfunction that would result in a roadside breakdown. *pe | 10/16/2008 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||||
| 23-001-08(021) | 04/01/2008 | 10026304 | Bmw motorcycle: gearbox replacement. on account of a material defect, there is a possibility of a small number (46) motorcycles manufactured to date suffering a gearbox malfunction that would result in a roadside breakdown. *pe | 10/16/2008 | |
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 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 39280 | 1 | |
| While riding the vehicle on september 11, 2012 i noticed a strong fuel smell. when i arrived at my destination my left pant leg was soaked in fuel. after further investigation i determined that the fuel pump housing high pressure fuel disconnect flange was cracked and leaking fuel down the left fairing in close proximity to the vehicles left exhaust pipe and ignition. my experience matches that of odi id number : 10428629. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2012 | 5500 | 1 | |
| Fuel pump flange is cracked, allowing 40psi of fuel pressure to stream out of tank. great risk of fire as fuel lands directly on exhaust. there was only no fire because i noticed the lead and subsequent puddle of fuel before bike/pipes got hot. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 39280 | ||
| While riding the vehicle on september 11, 2012 i noticed a strong fuel smell. when i arrived at my destination my left pant leg was soaked in fuel. after further investigation i determined that the fuel pump housing high pressure fuel disconnect flange was cracked and leaking fuel down the left fairing in close proximity to the vehicles left exhaust pipe and ignition. my experience matches that of odi id number : 10428629. | |||
| 09/09/2012 | 5500 | ||
| Fuel pump flange is cracked, allowing 40psi of fuel pressure to stream out of tank. great risk of fire as fuel lands directly on exhaust. there was only no fire because i noticed the lead and subsequent puddle of fuel before bike/pipes got hot. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/26/2008 | 8000 | 1 | |
| Hand guard rotated into a position that restricted the brake lever from fully disengaging the brakes. this caused the brakes to operate while the motorcycle was in motion. the operator noticed that the brakes were slightly engaged (due to the noise of the brake servos) even though the brake lever and pedal were not being engaged by the operator. the problem was rectified by twisting the hand guard back into position. had the problem not been rectified in a timely manner, overheating of the brake system could have occurred leading to the breaks locking. bmw is aware of this defect on these motorcycles and has apparently stopped making the replacement part. they have designed a part that can not interfere with the brake operation. rather than replace the defective hand guards, they have recently (in the past week) notified owners by mail with a warning about this situation, and some stickers that can be placed inside the hand guards. *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 39280 | ||
| While riding the vehicle on september 11, 2012 i noticed a strong fuel smell. when i arrived at my destination my left pant leg was soaked in fuel. after further investigation i determined that the fuel pump housing high pressure fuel disconnect flange was cracked and leaking fuel down the left fairing in close proximity to the vehicles left exhaust pipe and ignition. my experience matches that of odi id number : 10428629. | |||