2009 BMW K1300 GT Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 09V202000 on 06/07/2009
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2008 - 04/30/2009
- Affected:
- 1,297
- Defect:
- Bmw is recalling 1,297 model year 2009 k1300 s and k1300 gt motorcycles manufactured between october 1, 2008 and may 1, 2009. in certain riding conditions involving increased vibration, the brake fluid in the front reservoir can foam.
- Consequence:
- This could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Correction:
- The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert. the remedy will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 16, 2009. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
- Notes:
- This recall has been expanded.see recall campaign number 12v-487.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09V384000 on 10/04/2009
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2008 - 05/30/2009
- Affected:
- 1,351
- Defect:
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. the switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine-start functions may fail.
- Consequence:
- In such a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine-off/start functions would be rendered inoperative. in some cases, engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. the safety recall began on april 6, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes:
- Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09V471000 on 12/09/2009
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 10/16/2008 - 11/18/2009
- Affected:
- 2,019
- Defect:
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 k1300 s and k1300 gt motorcycles manufactured between september 11, 2008 and november 19, 2009. poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. during engine operation in a low rpm range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur.
- Consequence:
- Engine stalling could result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners and repair the motorcycles by updating the engine management software free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2010. owners may contact bmw toll-free at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes:
- Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V488000 on 10/13/2010
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2008 - 09/29/2010
- Affected:
- 11,826
- Defect:
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. the bearings could be subject to corrosion. this could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.
- Consequence:
- This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes:
- Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2009 BMW K1300 GT TSBs (11)
- Bulletin:
- SB-22768813-01
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. problem was noticed after u
- 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:
- SB-26327820-03
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Bmw motorcycle: fuel related deposits. when rolling off the throttle and the clutch is disengaged, the motorcycle can come to rest at an unstable idle speed. these deposits are restricting critical air flow at idle speed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- US-22555878-03
- Component:
- 116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
- Summary:
- Bmw motorcycle: switches fail in the k 1300 series. switches for headlight flasher, indicators, horn esa/abs/asc, emergency off, starter, windscreen adjustment, cruise control, or full beam/dipped headlights have failed. micro cracks in
- 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:
- TB-13-002-09
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Bmw motorcycle: optimization of the engine management software. engine idle of some models can become unstable when the rider disengages the clutch to bring the motorcycle to a stop or when the clutch is disengaged for a gearshift. no sp
- 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-11-03-08
- Component:
- 063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
- Summary:
- Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
- 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:
- MC62813747
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel. due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the timing chain.
- 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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