Any recalls?

[Doofus]

Hi

I'm new to the world of the 1200GS - had it two weeks. I'm enjoying the bike and this forum. The one I bought (privately) is just under two years old and the warranty will expire in 6 weeks or so.

I have seen people in threads mention recalls, but googe can't find me a list of any for the bike (I thought manufactures had to advertise them so I assume there's a list somewhere - at least if there's been any). Can anyone tell me, or point me towards, a list of any recalls for this bike - and any tips on finding whether my bike has been done - so I can try and sort things out before the warranty expires.

Also given the apparent reliability problems with the bike, is there anything I'd be wise to check might need rectifying under warranty before finding the problem after the warranty has finished!

thanks for any help
Darren

 

[Geeza]

If the bike has ABS there are a couple of things to look for.

00 60 137 brake check for BMW Motoarrad Integral ABS....mine was done Jan06.

Safety Recall: Re-routing of ABS cable sensor (should be attached to outside of left fork leg)...this was done Nov 06.

If in doubt contact your local dealer or give Customer Services 0800 777114

 

[Sigster]

US NHTSA

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database is searchable for recalls (amongst many other things)

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Walk through the menus and you'll find e.g. for an '04 R1200GS items related to:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

and for R-Series in general
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

(Note: I just saw that they have the bike listed as R1200 GS & R 1200 GS, obviously you have to search for both to get the complete list)

Not sure if the list for recalls is exactly the same as in Europe/UK, but at least you can ask your dealer some informed questions...

Siggi

 

[st247]

Hi,

You can check on VOSA's website for recalls.

Link

 

[Doofus]

Many thanks for the links - for intrest the following is a cut-and-paste from the UK VOSA site. It seems to closely follow the US recalls pretty much.

cheers
Darren

no. / Launch Date / Recalls Number / Make / Model(s) / Concern / VIN Start / VIN End

1 04/02/2005 RM/2005/016 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200GS(K25) engine may cut out ZL0000000000225000 ZL000000000029999

2 04/02/2005 RM/2005/016 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200GS(K25) engine may cut out ZN000000000025000 ZN000000000031286

3 18/03/2005 RM/2005/015 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200GS(K25), R1200RT(K26) AND R1200ST(K28) throttle cable may jam

4 14/04/2005 RM/2005/019 BMW MOTORCYCLES K1200RS,K1200GT,K1200LT,R1150RT,R1150RS,R1150GS,R1150R,R1150GSADV,R1200C,R1200CL,R1200CI,R1200 MONT,R850R,R850RT leak in fuel system

5 14/03/2006 RM/2006/020 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200 RT, R1200 ST, R1200 GS, K1200R AND K1200 S abs may fail

6 14/03/2006 RM/2006/023 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200 RT,ST AND GS clutch may fail

7 14/03/2006 RM/2006/021 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200 RT, R1200 ST AND R1200 GS abs may fail

8 12/09/2006 RM/2006/037 BMW MOTORCYCLES R1200S final drive assembly may leak

 

[BigAlMacMac]

I bought mine privately with a month of warranty so I would advice firing it right into your nearest BMW dealer a couple of weeks before it expires.

They can check on the computer what recalls have been done.

You should also run though some of the items mentioned regularly on this site.

Especially, check for any oil, even small amounts along the swingarm/shaft. This means some seal has gone but is a big job to change. (more detail elsewhere on the site)

And if there is any corrosion at all, even the tiniest on the engine cover where it gets sprayed from the front wheel then ask for a new one under warranty. I spotted mine a couple of weeks too late but managed eventually to negotiate a "good grace" replacement.

Cherers

 

[buzz]

Check shock absorbers for oil leaks,also look where the gearbox joins the engine if there is any sign of oil the mainshaft oil seals may have gone,both of these happend to my 06 gsa.