Bmw R1200 R 2007
Model R1200 R made in 2007 by Bmw got 6 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel/propulsion system. . 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 concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering.
Model 2007
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V254000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 08/30/2006 to 02/05/2008 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V342000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 03/26/2007 to 05/04/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 428 | 09/01/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 07/25/2008 | 07/25/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 428 my 2007 f800 s, f800 st, r1200 r, k1200 s, k1200 r, k1200 r sport, and k1200 gt motorcycles. it is possible for the coating to separate from the inside face of the steering damper housing. if this happened, the coating could partially clog the oil bores within the damper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurred, the steering damper could become stiff increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. the recall began during september 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| 46-006-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10026466 | Bmw motorcycle: play perceptible when saddlebag seated on saddlebag mount. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| 46-007-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10026461 | Bmw: repairs to 28 liter and 49 liter topcases. latching mechanism disengaged and out of position. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 34-001-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10026224 | Bmw motorcycle: new attachment concept for front brake discs (rivet package, series production standard). the brake discs complete with fasteners (rivet package) now constitute a single component. *pe | 10/08/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| US 14253849-01 | 11/27/2007 | 10026225 | Bmw motorcycles: abrupt corner handling. when cornering (e.g. turning off) at up to 13mph, the motor cycle tends to lean into the bend. *pe | 10/08/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 46-007-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10026461 | Bmw: repairs to 28 liter and 49 liter topcases. latching mechanism disengaged and out of position. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| US 14253849-01 | 11/27/2007 | 10026225 | Bmw motorcycles: abrupt corner handling. when cornering (e.g. turning off) at up to 13mph, the motor cycle tends to lean into the bend. *pe | 10/08/2008 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 62395 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed resulting in running out of fuel when at speed on a highway, creating an unsafe condition. being stalled on a motorcycle in the middle of heavy traffic is unsafe. this has happened repeatedly - this is the 6th replacement fuel strip on this motorcycle. bmw claims there isn't a problem and blames us fuel if there is a problem. | |||