2017 BMW F800 GT Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 17V481000 on 08/01/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2012 - 07/20/2017
- Affected:
- 47,775
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2013-2017 f800r and f800gt motorcycles, 2014-2018 r1200gs and r1200gs adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 s1000xr motorcycles and 2015-2017 r1200r and r1200rs, 2008-2012 f650gs, 2008-2018 f800gs, and 2014-2017 f800gs adventure motorcycles. when equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. the aluminum case mounts for the r1200gs and r1200gs adventure may also partially block the reflectors. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. the recall began october 16, 2017. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17E052000 on 09/18/2017
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:turn signal
- Affected:
- 9,000
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 r1200gs, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 r1200gs adventure, 2017 f700gs and f800gs, 2013-2017 f800gt, 2015-2016 f800r, 2014-2017 f800gs adventure, 2014-2016 s1000r, 2015-2017 r1200r, 2016-2017 r1200rs, and 2010-2017 s1000rr motorcycles. as designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. the recall began october 25, 2017. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2017 BMW F800 GT TSBs (16)
- Bulletin:
- MC64010520
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
- Bulletin:
- B110115
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Engine oil quick reference chart and drain plug torque: the current version of ista/d has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the n63r engine and xdrive.
- Bulletin:
- B110118
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- N63t ccm low oil level not displayed: drivetrain malfunction warning is illuminated, and dme fault code 1c4002 (engine oil level: too low) is stored. customer complains that check control message (òlow oil leveló) has never been displayed.
- Bulletin:
- B110916
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- N63, n63tu, s63 and s63tu engines: oil leak from the rear: customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. when verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission
- Bulletin:
- B662317
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
- Bulletin:
- B662317
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
- Bulletin:
- B513016
- Component:
- 173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
- Summary:
- Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- Bulletin:
- B630516
- Component:
- 120000 lighting (pws)
- Summary:
- Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation: water on the inside (a) or misting (b) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
- Bulletin:
- B650915
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently
- Bulletin:
- B840214
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- Bulletin:
- B310112
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
- Bulletin:
- B310112
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking: cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
- Bulletin:
- B513016
- Component:
- 162500 structure:body:tailgate
- Summary:
- Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- Bulletin:
- B660814
- Component:
- 280000 back over prevention
- Summary:
- Side view camera does not display picture.
- Bulletin:
- MC61461571
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Mist forms in the headlight. this is due to condensation and goes away again.
- Bulletin:
- MC59759165
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
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