2004 BMW R1200 GS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 06V134000 on 04/24/2006
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2003 - 02/27/2006
- Affected:
- 9,260
- Defect:
- 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:
- Loss of abs function could increase the risk of a crash during certain riding conditions.
- Correction:
- 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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06V164000 on 05/16/2006
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2003 - 02/27/2006
- Affected:
- 13,200
- Defect:
- On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of abs capability could temporarily occur.
- Consequence:
- Temporary loss of abs braking could increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. 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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2004 BMW R1200 GS TSBs (11)
- Bulletin:
- 00-004-08 (018)
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 23-001-08(021)
- Component:
- 013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Summary:
- Bmw motorcycle: gearbox replacement. on account of a material defect, there is a possibility of a small number (46) motorcycles manufactured to date suffering a gearbox malfunction that would result in a roadside breakdown. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-17927831-02
- Component:
- 045000 service brakes, air:disc
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SB-00-021-07
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 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%
- Bulletin:
- SIB-16-02-09
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
- Bulletin:
- SIB-63-02-01
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
- Bulletin:
- MC54075516
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
- Bulletin:
- MC64010520
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
- Bulletin:
- MC57194556
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Heated handlebar grips with low output . due to thicker aluminum handlebar.
- Bulletin:
- MC6132605
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. previously they turned off automatically. software malfunction.
- Bulletin:
- MC61461571
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Mist forms in the headlight. this is due to condensation and goes away again.
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