Bmw R1200 Rt 2005
Model R1200 Rt made in 2005 by Bmw got 32 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2005
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V172000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 10/10/2004 to 03/03/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 500 | 05/10/2005 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 04/27/2005 | 04/27/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, exposure of the throttle housing to road debris could fall and become caught between the throttle-body and the engine block. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could restrict movement of the throttle-cable pulley that, in turn, could affect throttle operation and increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a cover over the throttle-cable pulley free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2005. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V134000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 12/01/2004 to 12/31/2005 | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TSB-00-006-09 | 04/01/2009 | 10029664 | Bmw motorcycle: cip 13.2 improves the range which the knock sensor can modify the ignition timing, specifically helpful for police units that operate at very high speeds where detonation can occur under certain extreme riding conditions. up | 07/13/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 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 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| 46-006-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10026466 | Bmw motorcycle: play perceptible when saddlebag seated on saddlebag mount. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TB-34-008-08 | 09/01/2008 | 10029187 | Bmw mc: there may have been a small quantity of motorcycles that did not receive the set screw that is normally installed in the front brake line fill junctions. model years unknown. *pe | 06/24/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TB-34-008-08 | 09/01/2008 | 10029187 | Bmw mc: there may have been a small quantity of motorcycles that did not receive the set screw that is normally installed in the front brake line fill junctions. model years unknown. *pe | 06/24/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 33-001-08 | 03/01/2008 | 10026305 | Bmw motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor. *pe | 10/16/2008 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||||
| SIB-61-001-08 | 03/01/2008 | 10027805 | Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the gt1, cip error 14007. all models with esa, except r1200r (k27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (k25/12). model years unknown. *pe | 02/09/2009 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 35000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 bmw r 1200 rt motorcycle. the contact noticed gasoline leaking onto the muffler, which prevents the vehicle from starting. through research, she discovered that the gas connecter was the cause of the failure. the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new valve and that the hose needed to be routed differently. the contact purchased all the parts and is making the repairs. she believes that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect due to all of the complaints she found online for the same issue. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 35,000. | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/04/2012 | 11750 | 1 | |
| The fuel strip failed on the motorcycle. this is a well known issue with these motorcycle, even by bmw. this could create a serious safety issue if the fuel quantity depletes on a busy interstate or in a busy intersection. *tr | |||
| 12/04/2012 | 11750 | ||
| The fuel strip failed on the motorcycle. this is a well known issue with these motorcycle, even by bmw. this could create a serious safety issue if the fuel quantity depletes on a busy interstate or in a busy intersection. | |||
| 02/08/2012 | 32191 | ||
| I was riding my motorcycle in the right hand lane in a 50mph residential zone in fairly heavy evening traffic when the engine started to severely misfire and stumble / sputter. luckily i was in the right hand lane because the engine then died and i was able to pull to the side without too much difficulty although the vehicle behind came very close to me since the bike so rapidly slowed without my brakelight on to indicate a slow down. the bike would not restart and i had a friend trailer it to my house, since this was at night and the dealership was closed. upon investigation, i found the gas tank was bone dry, which came as a huge surprise since the gas gauge showed a 1/4 tank remaining and over 100 miles to go before empty. i put a gallon of gas in it and it started right up. i took it to the dealer in the morning and they had to replace the fuel sensor film strip to the tune of $265.68, which my extended warrantee covered except for the $50 deductible. i consider myself very lucky that this did not happen on the freeway in heavy traffic as the outcome might have been radically different. | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 22000 | 1 | |
| This failure is not limited to the 2005 bmw r1200rt. the same fuel pump is used from 2005-2009 in the rt1200rt and r1200gs. the fuel pump housing high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange cracks under high pressure cycling and leaks, sending raw fuel down the left fairing in close proximity of the vehicles left exhaust pipe and ignition system components. the motorcycle fairing effectively captures the fuel vapors creating a significant risk for fire. in addition, leaking fuel, streaming along the left fairing is exhausted on the riders left leg, creating significant risk for the rider even after dismounting the vehicle. consequences of failure the combination of high fuel pressure and negligent design create substantial risk for riders of the impacted vehicles. consequences of this failure are outlined below: 1. riders become fuel soaked as fuel leaks down the left fairing and then is forced by fairing airflow dynamics on to the riders left leg. 2. fuel vapors, captured by the fairing and heated by the exhaust pipe become extremely volatile and could lead to a fire and/or explosion. 3. fuel vapors rising from the fairing and exiting the top of the fairing between the instrument panel and fuel tank, are blown by airflow into the riders face. the carcinogenic aspects of fuel inhalation are documented. examination of the fuel pump assembly suggests that the high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange was inadequately designed for the fuel pump outlet pressures. the non-metallic (composite) pump housing combined with a composite high-pressure disconnect fitting is unsuited for the part. high pump pressure expands the composite high-pressure fitting causing it to readily load the fuel pump high-pressure quick disconnect flange. over time, pressure cycling causes the quick disconnect reinforcement flange to crack allowing fuel to leak. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 22000 | ||
| This failure is not limited to the 2005 bmw r1200rt. the same fuel pump is used from 2005-2009 in the rt1200rt and r1200gs. the fuel pump housing high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange cracks under high pressure cycling and leaks, sending raw fuel down the left fairing in close proximity of the vehicles left exhaust pipe and ignition system components. the motorcycle fairing effectively captures the fuel vapors creating a significant risk for fire. in addition, leaking fuel, streaming along the left fairing is exhausted on the riders left leg, creating significant risk for the rider even after dismounting the vehicle. consequences of failure the combination of high fuel pressure and negligent design create substantial risk for riders of the impacted vehicles. consequences of this failure are outlined below: 1. riders become fuel soaked as fuel leaks down the left fairing and then is forced by fairing airflow dynamics on to the riders left leg. 2. fuel vapors, captured by the fairing and heated by the exhaust pipe become extremely volatile and could lead to a fire and/or explosion. 3. fuel vapors rising from the fairing and exiting the top of the fairing between the instrument panel and fuel tank, are blown by airflow into the riders face. the carcinogenic aspects of fuel inhalation are documented. examination of the fuel pump assembly suggests that the high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange was inadequately designed for the fuel pump outlet pressures. the non-metallic (composite) pump housing combined with a composite high-pressure disconnect fitting is unsuited for the part. high pump pressure expands the composite high-pressure fitting causing it to readily load the fuel pump high-pressure quick disconnect flange. over time, pressure cycling causes the quick disconnect reinforcement flange to crack allowing fuel to leak. | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 42000 | ||
| Fuel tank quick disconnect cracked spilling fuel while riding | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 75076 | ||
| Fuel was leaking from the flange around the female quick-disconnect fitting. plastic flange is located on top of fuel tank. replaced plastic fitting with metal one but leaks continued. placed original fitting back and used a fuel-resistant sealing compound to stop leaks. have not experienced any large leaks recently but am concerned this patch will start leaking again. it was a frightening experience to be riding and seeing gas splatter on your clothes - couldn't wait until i got home. the flange design is at fault because it prevents a solid connection of high pressure gasoline lines to the fuel tank. | |||
| 08/26/2008 | 11750 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 bmw r1200 rt. while the vehicle was stopped, the contact smelled gas. he noticed gasoline dripping from the tail pipe and his pants. the contact replaced the fuel check valve cover himself. the dealer stated that the fuel valve cover failing due to the defective plastic was a common issue. the current and failure mileages were 11,750. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 11/07/2007 | 1 | 06/17/2005 | |
| Final drive failure. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 09/12/2007 | 1 | 11/08/2005 | |
| Final drive failures are becoming all too common on bmw motorcycles manufactured from 2005 on. bmw is taking a nonchalant attitude in its replacement of these units. although i have not had a failure, if you will look to any of the forums you will find numerous incidents. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 08/02/2010 | 21000 | 1 | |
| Abs modulator failed. $3500 repair. *tr | |||
| 08/02/2010 | 21000 | ||
| Abs modulator failed. $3500 repair | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 908 | 3 | 08/13/2005 |
| Front brakes locking up,and rear brakes squeeling. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND | |||
| 05/08/2009 | 33700 | 1 | |
| Upon returning home from a ride on my 2005 bmw r1200rt motorcycle, i attempted to lower my sidestand and noticed that the centerstand assembly was dangling by merely a retraction spring. fortunately, it had not come completely undone and become entangled in the rear wheel, which would most certainly have caused an immediate crash. both bolts that hold this item to the bike's undercarriage has sheared off mid-way. i contacted bmw na about this, and received only a brief apology, but no admission of fault or compensation. i invested approx. $45 in oem replacement parts from a bmw dealer to repair the unit, which the dealer states is now permanently 'bent.' similar catastrophic failure (skidmarks on pavement consistent with width of centerstand legs) implicated in two deaths (10/05/08 - monroe co., pa - details available upon request). i have retained the defective bolts. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 06/28/2005 | 0 | 06/27/2005 | |
| Rearview mirrors on bmw r1200rt motorcycle are inadequate. view is 75-80% blocked by hands and rear saddlebags. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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| NC | HICKORY | 28601 | EXTREME MOTORCYCLES | 8283249876 |
| OH | NEW PHILADELPHIA | 44663 | MATHIAS BMW CYCLE SALES | 330 308 8868 |
| OK | OKLAHOMA CITY | 73108 | BMW MOTORCYCLES OF OKLAHOMA | 405-943-2691 |