2017 BMW R1200 GS Recalls (5)

Campaign:
17V438000 on 07/12/2017
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
10/27/2013 - 06/18/2017
Affected:
14,626
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2017 bmw r1200gs and bmw r1200gs adventure motorcycles. the motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
Consequence:
If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. a fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began august 31, 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:
17V481000 on 08/01/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/31/2013 - 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.
Campaign:
18E016000 on 03/21/2018
Component:
Visibility
Affected:
1,571
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain accessory windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. specifically being recalled is windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f700gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 s1000r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 s1000xr motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 r1200gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 r1200gs adventure motorcycles, windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200rs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 r1200gs motorcycles and windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f800gs motorcycles. these windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 205, "glazing materials."
Consequence:
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 10, 2018. 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:
18E016000 on 03/21/2018
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
1,571
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain accessory windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. specifically being recalled is windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f700gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 s1000r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 s1000xr motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 r1200gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 r1200gs adventure motorcycles, windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200rs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 r1200gs motorcycles and windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f800gs motorcycles. these windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 205, "glazing materials."
Consequence:
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 10, 2018. 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 R1200 GS TSBs (6)

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:
MC63193384
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
2017 r1200gs with rally package: additional operating instructions are missing.
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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