2005 BMW R1200 RT Recalls (2)

Campaign:
05V172000 on 04/26/2005
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
10/09/2004 - 03/02/2005
Affected:
500
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, exposure of the throttle housing to road debris could fall and become caught between the throttle-body and the engine block.
Consequence:
This could restrict movement of the throttle-cable pulley that, in turn, could affect throttle operation and increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a cover over the throttle-cable pulley free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2005. 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:
06V134000 on 04/24/2006
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufactured:
11/30/2004 - 12/30/2005
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.

2005 BMW R1200 RT TSBs (16)

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:
33-001-08
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Bmw motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor. *pe
Bulletin:
46-007-07
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Bmw: repairs to 28 liter and 49 liter topcases. latching mechanism disengaged and out of position. *pe
Bulletin:
46-006-07
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Bmw motorcycle: play perceptible when saddlebag seated on saddlebag mount. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-001-08
Component:
022100 suspension:rear:springs
Summary:
Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the gt1, cip error 14007. all models with esa, except r1200r (k27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (k25/12). model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
TB-34-008-08
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Bmw mc: there may have been a small quantity of motorcycles that did not receive the set screw that is normally installed in the front brake line fill junctions. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-00-006-09
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Bmw motorcycle: cip 13.2 improves the range which the knock sensor can modify the ignition timing, specifically helpful for police units that operate at very high speeds where detonation can occur under certain extreme riding conditions. up
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:
SIB-16-002-14
Component:
071000 fuel system, gasoline:storage
Summary:
Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. model
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:
MC60534321
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The right hand side emgme spoiler locating pin (lug) is not staying in th egrommet of the knee cover. incorrect assembly sequence causes the locating lip to slip out of the grommet.
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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