1200GS recalls

[smirky]

Bought an 05 1200GS and as yet the bike has had no recalls, when i phoned my local dealer (J.C. Dundee) they said they'll get in touch with me but that was about 3-4 weeks ago, any ideas what (if any) the recalls are?

Smirky

 

[nadeem]

well there is a front disc shudder 'fix' if your bike has it...

 

[Pukmeister]

When mine was serviced they changed some o rings on the fuel lines as a recall item. They also uploaded a newer fuel map which really improved the ride. Mine is an early 2004 model.

 

[KAYCEE]

What are you expecting, a recall every week?

I've had my bike for a year now and it hasn't been recalled yet. Should I complain to B*W?

 

[Marty Hill]

Fuel pump 0 ring and throttle cable cover. Dealer has a list of s/n's that must be checked. It is done whilst getting routine service. Most bikes not affected.

Cheers,

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

What are you expecting, a recall every week?

I've had my bike for a year now and it hasn't been recalled yet. Should I complain to B*W?

To my knowledge there have been no recalls at all.

However there are a number of 'on-going improvements' (sic) that are carried out at routine service (such as new fuel maps, fuel pump gaskets etc.) and some that are carried out if it affects your particular bike, i.e. you have raised the issue e.g. squealing front brakes which doesn't seem to affect all bikes.

HTH
Andres

 

[Dave Price]

As far as I'm aware, no official recalls, however BMW voluntarily recalled some bikes for the fuel pump O ring.
I think the engine software updates are always ongoing and are dealt with at routine service times.

 

[Vampire]

I'll assume that the process is the same in your part of the world as it is in Australia, or maybe at least it should work the same.
A recall is specific to a range of VIN numbers, and BMW will send a letter to the registered owner of each motorcycle affected, advising the owner of the issue and recommending that the motorcycle be taken to the dealer to have the motorcycle inspected and the fault rectified if necessary.
Dealers can check the recalls against each VIN, so if you have missed a recall, the dealer can check whether there are any outstanding against that motorcycle.
There is currently an optional recall regarding ABS brakes, started by some hysteria in Germany when someone's brakes didn't behave as expected. The recall may not have been issued in your country, but in Australia, it is "optional" meaning BMW doesn't really consider it a safety issue but if you want your bike checked anyway, then they will do it at no cost to you, other than your time of course.
Next time you speak with your dealer, give him the last 7 characters of your VIN number, e.g. ZL05535, and ask him to check for any outstanding recalls or warranty issues.
Ciao,

 

[birdseye]

To my knowledge there have been no recalls at all.

However there are a number of 'on-going improvements' (sic) that are carried out at routine service (such as new fuel maps, fuel pump gaskets etc.) and some that are carried out if it affects your particular bike, i.e. you have raised the issue e.g. squealing front brakes which doesn't seem to affect all bikes.

HTH
Andres

There have been 2 official UK recalls on the 1200GS but either the govt agency or BMW cocked up and they have only just been entered on the Govt register. see http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp

Interestingly, despite all the waffle from 1150 owners, there was a recall of 1150's not the 1200's because the brakes might fail and some 2002 recalls for gearbox lock ups!

 

[wilddog]

recall notice 14/09/05

I have just received an official recall notice today, defect code 0061250000 (entladene batterie) whatever that means.

 

[Mouse]

(entladene batterie) whatever that means.

"Discharged battery" or something along those lines.

 

[John Gates]

Disc shudder

Nadeen,

I had both front discs replaced by Jefferies at 6K service due to shudder. Is that the fix you refer to?

 

[Bert]

I read three!

There have been 2 official UK recalls on the 1200GS but either the govt agency or BMW cocked up and they have only just been entered on the Govt register. see http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp

Interestingly, despite all the waffle from 1150 owners, there was a recall of 1150's not the 1200's because the brakes might fail and some 2002 recalls for gearbox lock ups!

Please note that certain recalls have the same reference number, but relate to different models/variants of the same manufacturer/vehicle.

# Launch Date Recalls Number Make Model(s) Concern VIN Start VIN End Build Start Build End

1 04/02/2005 RM/2005/016 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200GS(K25) water ingress past the o ring seal ZL0000000000225000 ZL000000000029999

2 04/02/2005 RM/2005/016 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200GS(K25) water ingress past the o ring seal ZN000000000025000 ZN000000000031286

3 18/03/2005 RM/2005/015 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200GS(K25), R1200RT(K26) AND R1200ST(K28) throttle cable pulley could be blocked by foreign objects

ON THE MATTER OF THE 'O' RING SEAL... I was assured twice that, having matched my frame number to the B*M list , that my 1200 already had the seal replaced. Well B*M in Wien, checked anyway and......found my bike was still fitted with the faulty one
So the morale of this story is.....visually check yours!

 

[Pukmeister]

Pity they couldn't put out a recall to repaint all the corrosion. Mines in for yet another front engine cover due to corrosion beneath the paint and now the dealer has informed me that the timing gears have corroded within the cover due to water leaking past the seal. Now I have a 7 to 10 day wait for parts from Germany, plus fitting. I wish they would just put it right properly.

 

[The Machine Cat]

Pity they couldn't put out a recall to repaint all the corrosion. Mines in for yet another front engine cover due to corrosion beneath the paint and now the dealer has informed me that the timing gears have corroded within the cover due to water leaking past the seal. Now I have a 7 to 10 day wait for parts from Germany, plus fitting. I wish they would just put it right properly.

Could you put some pictures about where to look ?
thanks

 

[BRRT]

Yep a picture of the seal would handy, or where can I visually check this seal?

Also I went to see my dealer last week and asked him about the firmware update. (fuel map update)
He said they don't do these update's unless there something wrong..
He also said that if you perform this update on early 2004 for models some hardware part's (?) might have to be replaced?

Is this all true?

I would like to have this update since everybody is so positive about it.

 

[Chisurz]

Bike (Mar '05 build) was given a 6K service on Thursday. Service chap mentioned the word "recall" so I asked why I hadn't seen anything. Seems it was not safety related... said something about battery draining and that changing the software was the solution... Have heard or seen nothing else...

 

[MotorcyclingJim]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I will inquire when I get my servicing. Of possible interest is that one of my fuel injectors (late 04 model) was faulty and had to be replaced. The very knowledgeable mechanic in Dublin told me that it has come up on some other 1200GS' but not a recall. The symptom was stuttering like bad timing, and he said I had been running on one cyclinder? and then one morning it just wouldn't start. They replaced the injector, and it felt much smoother. Recently, it started to feel off again, and I took it to another dealership where I was, and they said the timing was off but they couldn't service it at the time. I will fix it at the next stop on my trip, but maybe worth asking about at your dealer.

BTW, they also told me that checking VIN isn't cross-referenced around the world. i.e., my German bought bike, does not show up on UK BMW computers so they couldn't tell if I had any recalls or not. I had to contact the German dealer to check. Again, just in case you are out of country and the local dealer says there are no recalls on your VIN.

Happy riding.

 

[smirky]

Cheers guys, bike is booked in for a new back tyre £115 fitted (dunlop), and is having a recall done at the same time, still unsure yet as to recall as i booked it over the phone and the Database was down anyway i'l let you know how i get on.