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15V141000 Mar 11, 2015 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009...

13V617000 Dec 12, 2013 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and m...

10V276000 Jun 18, 2010 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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 P...

Complaints

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Nov 29, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

While attempting to pass a car on the highway, the engine suddenly lost power, forcing me into a perilous maneuver to reach the breakdown lane at highway speed. Following vehicle recovery and upon further inspection, I discovered that both plastic throttle body cam pulleys had broken in half, comple...

Nov 29, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

While attempting to pass a car on the highway, the engine suddenly lost power, forcing me into a perilous maneuver to reach the breakdown lane at highway speed. Following vehicle recovery and upon further inspection, I discovered that both plastic throttle body cam pulleys had broken in half, comple...

Sep 2, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

Throttle cable pulleys made of plastic have cracks. Catastrophic failure will eventually occur with zero warning, causing total loss of power. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Sep 2, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

Throttle cable pulleys made of plastic have cracks. Catastrophic failure will eventually occur with zero warning, causing total loss of power. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Sep 22, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 36,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V471000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact st...

Sep 22, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 36,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V471000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact st...

Jul 26, 2023 Electrical System Fire

The Fuel line connector at fuel pump started leaking and spraying fuel onto the hot engine and exhaust pipes causing the Motorcycle to catch on fire! the 2nd fuel pump the recall was not done yet. The best I can tell the owner did not get the 2nd recall or didn't forward it to the next owner. The p...

Jul 26, 2023 Engine Fire

The Fuel line connector at fuel pump started leaking and spraying fuel onto the hot engine and exhaust pipes causing the Motorcycle to catch on fire! the 2nd fuel pump the recall was not done yet. The best I can tell the owner did not get the 2nd recall or didn't forward it to the next owner. The p...

Jul 26, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

The Fuel line connector at fuel pump started leaking and spraying fuel onto the hot engine and exhaust pipes causing the Motorcycle to catch on fire! the 2nd fuel pump the recall was not done yet. The best I can tell the owner did not get the 2nd recall or didn't forward it to the next owner. The p...

Jul 26, 2023 Electrical System Fire

The Fuel line connector at fuel pump started leaking and spraying fuel onto the hot engine and exhaust pipes causing the Motorcycle to catch on fire! the 2nd fuel pump the recall was not done yet. The best I can tell the owner did not get the 2nd recall or didn't forward it to the next owner. The p...

Jul 26, 2023 Engine Fire

The Fuel line connector at fuel pump started leaking and spraying fuel onto the hot engine and exhaust pipes causing the Motorcycle to catch on fire! the 2nd fuel pump the recall was not done yet. The best I can tell the owner did not get the 2nd recall or didn't forward it to the next owner. The p...

Jul 26, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

The Fuel line connector at fuel pump started leaking and spraying fuel onto the hot engine and exhaust pipes causing the Motorcycle to catch on fire! the 2nd fuel pump the recall was not done yet. The best I can tell the owner did not get the 2nd recall or didn't forward it to the next owner. The p...

Jul 18, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

Hello I would like to open a case on a fire recall :VIN wb10313089zu47089 2009 BMW 1200gs Motorcycle , The motorcycle did start on fire casing much burn damage at the fuel line , needed the update fuel line and pump update. Rider was able to escape the flames and get a fire extinguisher and put o...

Jul 18, 2023 Electrical System Fire

Hello I would like to open a case on a fire recall :VIN wb10313089zu47089 2009 BMW 1200gs Motorcycle , The motorcycle did start on fire casing much burn damage at the fuel line , needed the update fuel line and pump update. Rider was able to escape the flames and get a fire extinguisher and put o...

Jul 18, 2023 Engine Fire

Hello I would like to open a case on a fire recall :VIN wb10313089zu47089 2009 BMW 1200gs Motorcycle , The motorcycle did start on fire casing much burn damage at the fuel line , needed the update fuel line and pump update. Rider was able to escape the flames and get a fire extinguisher and put o...

Jul 18, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

Hello I would like to open a case on a fire recall :VIN wb10313089zu47089 2009 BMW 1200gs Motorcycle , The motorcycle did start on fire casing much burn damage at the fuel line , needed the update fuel line and pump update. Rider was able to escape the flames and get a fire extinguisher and put o...

Jul 18, 2023 Electrical System Fire

Hello I would like to open a case on a fire recall :VIN wb10313089zu47089 2009 BMW 1200gs Motorcycle , The motorcycle did start on fire casing much burn damage at the fuel line , needed the update fuel line and pump update. Rider was able to escape the flames and get a fire extinguisher and put o...

Jul 18, 2023 Engine Fire

Hello I would like to open a case on a fire recall :VIN wb10313089zu47089 2009 BMW 1200gs Motorcycle , The motorcycle did start on fire casing much burn damage at the fuel line , needed the update fuel line and pump update. Rider was able to escape the flames and get a fire extinguisher and put o...

May 29, 2014 Suspension 16,234 mi

THERE HAD BEEN MANY MOTORCYCLE COMPLAINT ON SUSPENSION LEAKING PROBLEMS, WITH VERY LOW MILES ON. AND BMW IS NOT RESPONDING FOR THIS FAILURE. *TR

May 29, 2014 Suspension 16,234 mi

THERE HAD BEEN MANY MOTORCYCLE COMPLAINT ON SUSPENSION LEAKING PROBLEMS, WITH VERY LOW MILES ON. AND BMW IS NOT RESPONDING FOR THIS FAILURE. *TR

Jul 17, 2013 Power Train 33,168 mi

2009 BMW R1200GS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FINAL DRIVE FAILURE IN MOTORCYCLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED A PHOTO OF THE REAR WHEEL, TO SHOW THE EXTENT OF HOW THE GEAR OIL LEAKED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN # DP12001.

Jul 17, 2013 Power Train 33,168 mi

2009 BMW R1200GS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FINAL DRIVE FAILURE IN MOTORCYCLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED A PHOTO OF THE REAR WHEEL, TO SHOW THE EXTENT OF HOW THE GEAR OIL LEAKED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN # DP12001.

Aug 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 1,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW R 1200 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD ONE WARNING LIGHT AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF ANY OTHER SYSTEM ON THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED, HE WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE PARTICULAR FAILURE. THE VEHICLE W...

Aug 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 1,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW R 1200 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD ONE WARNING LIGHT AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF ANY OTHER SYSTEM ON THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED, HE WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE PARTICULAR FAILURE. THE VEHICLE W...

Jul 22, 2012 Power Train 425 mi

I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE NEW WITH JUST OVER 300 MILES ON IT. AFTER I BEGAN RIDING IT I DISCOVERED THAT IT WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THIS STALLING WOULD OCCUR WHEN DECELERATING FROM HIGH RPMS (ABOVE 2000), WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS CLOSED AND THE CLUTCH WAS PULLED IN. THE MOTORCYCLE NOW HAS OVER 13,0...

Jul 22, 2012 Power Train 425 mi

I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE NEW WITH JUST OVER 300 MILES ON IT. AFTER I BEGAN RIDING IT I DISCOVERED THAT IT WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THIS STALLING WOULD OCCUR WHEN DECELERATING FROM HIGH RPMS (ABOVE 2000), WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS CLOSED AND THE CLUTCH WAS PULLED IN. THE MOTORCYCLE NOW HAS OVER 13,0...

Jun 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,000 mi

2009 BMW R1200GS FUEL STRIP FAILURE. *TR

Jun 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,000 mi

2009 BMW R1200GS FUEL STRIP FAILURE. *TR

Apr 20, 2011 Equipment 6,200 mi

FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2009 BMW R1200GS MOTORCYCLE WAS SHOWING I HAD APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF A TANK OF FUEL WHEN I RAN OUT OF GAS. I WAS TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 15MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED BUT WAS FORCED TO GET OFF THE BIKE AND PUSH IT TO THE FAST LANE SHOULDER....

Apr 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,200 mi

FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2009 BMW R1200GS MOTORCYCLE WAS SHOWING I HAD APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF A TANK OF FUEL WHEN I RAN OUT OF GAS. I WAS TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 15MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED BUT WAS FORCED TO GET OFF THE BIKE AND PUSH IT TO THE FAST LANE SHOULDER....

Apr 20, 2011 Fuel System, Other 100 mi

RIDING MOTORCYCLE WITH FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYING 3/4 FULL TANK AND THEN SUDDENLY THE BIKE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. TOOK MOTORCYCLE INTO DEALER AND THE FUEL STRIP SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER KEPT OLD PART. THE FUEL SENSOR HAS SUBSEQUENTLY FAIL TWO MORE TIMES CAUSI...

Apr 20, 2011 Equipment 6,200 mi

FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2009 BMW R1200GS MOTORCYCLE WAS SHOWING I HAD APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF A TANK OF FUEL WHEN I RAN OUT OF GAS. I WAS TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 15MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED BUT WAS FORCED TO GET OFF THE BIKE AND PUSH IT TO THE FAST LANE SHOULDER....

Apr 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,200 mi

FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2009 BMW R1200GS MOTORCYCLE WAS SHOWING I HAD APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF A TANK OF FUEL WHEN I RAN OUT OF GAS. I WAS TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 15MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED BUT WAS FORCED TO GET OFF THE BIKE AND PUSH IT TO THE FAST LANE SHOULDER....

Apr 20, 2011 Fuel System, Other 100 mi

RIDING MOTORCYCLE WITH FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYING 3/4 FULL TANK AND THEN SUDDENLY THE BIKE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. TOOK MOTORCYCLE INTO DEALER AND THE FUEL STRIP SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER KEPT OLD PART. THE FUEL SENSOR HAS SUBSEQUENTLY FAIL TWO MORE TIMES CAUSI...