four recalls

[birdseye]

Was reading a copy of the CSMA magazine earlier today (yes I know, but I was in the gym on an exercise bike and it was the only mag that hadnt been nicked) and there was a road test of a 1200 GS. The tester commented that there has been 4 UK recalls already. Anyone know what they are, because I havent been recalled once.

Incidentally, he had intermittent failure of the servo on a BMW press bike. But he still liked it.

 

[plasins]

According to the VOSA website, there have been no UK recalls.
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp

Vic

 

[birdseye]

Thats what I thought but there definitely has been one in the US "On certain motorcycles, an adapter in the rear brake line connects a rigid section to a flexible section. If the rigid section is not properly engaged in the adapter, it is possible for a leak to develop. Brake fluid loss could result. The rear braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash."

And I had thought there was one for the exhaust manifolds.

But the ones the journo mentioned were for gearbox.

So maybe the UK govt is not up to speed, or maybe they are less inclined to push the manufacturer than the US. No surprise there.

 

[kiwiAdventure]

BMW R1200GS,RT,ST Motorcycles

Date: 04/04/2005

Supplier Name: BMW Group Australia

Recall Coverage: National

Product Make: BMW

Product Model: R1200GS,RT,ST

Target Number:

Model Years From: 29/3/2004 to 23/3/2005

Consequences: Within the framework of quality monitoring,BMW Motorrad has ascertained that there is a possibility of small objects such as a pebble,for example,or the cover of the A-arm pivot,if if were to work loose,becoming lodged between the throttle-valve stub and

Campaign Number: 00 00 13 10 00

VIN Range: From ZL25391 to ZL28585;from ZM01042 to ZM02914;from ZL80112 to ZL81117.

Serial Range:

Defect Details: During product monitoring on R1200GS,R1200RT and R1200ST motorcycles,it has been determined that there is the possibility of small objects such as a pebble for example,or the cover of the A-arm pivot if it were to work loose becoming lodged between the th

Consumer action: Contact BMW Group Australia on 1800 813 299

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National


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The following link will open in a new window and take you out of the Product Recalls Australia site.

The Department of Transport and Regional Services has overall policy responsibility for monitoring the conduct and outcomes of motor vehicle safety recalls in Australia.

 

[Jimb]

Honda Goldwing

The GL 1800 Goldwing has had 35,000 bikes recalled twice for frame breakage causing catastrophic rear suspension failure, the welds on the hollow section alloy frame are cracking so Honda recalled all of them affected and re welded them which made it worse now the owners are faced with having the frames replaced or the bikes replaced and are in legal battles so maybe BMW aren't so bad after all.

In the race to shed weight they have also shed strength, Suzuki had a similar problem with the Hayabusa and had to fix all those, I can put up with the weight but I don't want the thing falling in half, especially when I'm on it.

 

[birdseye]

Personally I agree with you. I've seen nothing yet that worries me about the 1200GS, though it would have been nice if they had done as good a job on it as Honda did with the VFR800.

Whats puzzling me is various reports of recalls that never reach me from my dealer and arent recorded in the UK list. But they are in other (more litligous?) countries.

So is my dealer not telling me, or are the recall hazards only a hazard in warm climates?

 

[Mouse]

The recalls may not apply to your bike. For example, there was definitely a recall issued for the fuel pump controller O ring. But it only applied to certain bikes, identified by VIN. I asked my dealer about it and they typed the bike's VIN into their computer and told me the bike didn't need the work doing.

So it's possible that your supplying dealer has checked, and your bike doesn't need any recall work. You can always phone them to ask.

 

[skywalker]

Only 4 !!! ???

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

I might buy one when they've fixed 'em

 

[azabeemerboy]

My U.S. 1200GS has had two recalls this month. One for an o ring in the fuel tank which could lead to engine stalling. The other was for a cover of some type over the throttle linkage to keep debris from "clogging" the linkage.

 

[Fanum]

The GL 1800 Goldwing has had 35,000 bikes recalled twice for frame breakage causing catastrophic rear suspension failure, the welds on the hollow section alloy frame are cracking so Honda recalled all of them affected and re welded them which made it worse now the owners are faced with having the frames replaced or the bikes replaced and are in legal battles so maybe BMW aren't so bad after all.

'kinell!!!

Imagine buying a 16 grand behemoth and then having that happen to you!!!

I'm tempted to find the GL1800 rider's club just to readt he inevitable rants about it there!!!