2004 BMW R 1200 GS

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 11 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE DEFECT INVOLVES A WATER LEAK AROUND THE FUEL PUMP THAT IS INTEGRATED WITHIN THE FUEL TANK. AN O-RING SEAL ATTACHED TO THE PUMP'S ELECTRONIC HOUSING DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER CAN BYPASS THIS SEAL AND CONTACT THE PUMP ELECTRONICS.

Consequence

ENGINE STALLING, OR A FAILURE TO START, COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, THE RIDER WOULD BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A SEALING RING. IF THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONIC UNIT IS CORRODED, IT WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2005. ADDITIONAL MY 2005 R1200 GS MOTORCYCLES WERE ADDED TO THIS RECALL IN DECEMBER 2005. OWNERS OF MY 2005 MOTORCYCLES WILL RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION DURIN... Read more

3,084 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 BMW R 1200 GS

11 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER	1
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	1
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE	1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	1
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER	1
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	1

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

The software for the TFT instrument cluster with I level 17-11-501 does not correspond to internal quality guidelines.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.

045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event

100000 POWER TRAIN

BEARING PLAY AT THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE. *EH

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

ROUTING OF THE IABS SENSOR CABLE AT THE FRONT WHEEL. *EH

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ADVANCE NOTICE OF RECALL SEAL FOR FUEL PUMP ELECTRONICS. *EH

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

CORRECT CHOICE AND USE OF WHEEL STUDS. *EH

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION OF CIP CD 3.0. *EH

100000 POWER TRAIN

LEFT-HAND CAM CHAIN TENSIONER RATTLE JAMS. *EH

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

CRATE QUALITY AND DAMAGE TO CRATE AND MOTORCYCLE. *EH

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW R 1200 GS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Fuel Leak - Motorcycle

Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investiga... tion (ODI) has obtained an owner video illustrating the issue.This video, and other material, may be found in the public file at www.SaferCar.gov. ODI has learned that the subject fuel leak is due to cracks in the fuel outlet quick connector located on the in-tank fuel pump housing.While some owners, reluctant to incur the expense to replace the fuel pump assembly, have undertaken frequently ineffective do-it-yourself repairs primarily involving adhesive patches, two other remedies are available.The first, found in the after-market, is an aluminum clamp designed to reinforce the fuel outlet threaded flange.The second is BMW?s own remedy, appearing in early 2011, following introduction of the aftermarket clamp.It, too, involves a metal collar designed to support the fuel outlet threaded flange.In January 2004 BMW conducted safety recall 04V028 involving 2000 to 2004 Model Year K and R Series motorcycles for a pressurized fuel leak.In this case an O-ring in a fuel line quick connector could become damaged and BMW identified the potential for fire as a consequence of this failure.In its recall, influenced by an ODI investigation (PE03-054), BMW judged the fire risk to be low and the fuel loss to be insignificant -- occurring most often during cold starts -- resulting most often from improper servicing of the fuel line quick connector by its dealers. All of the complaints and warranty claims referenced in this resume involve verified fuel leaks rather than owners simply expressing a concern that a leak may develop in their subject motorcycle. With summer approaching and seasonal motorcycle usage increasing, ODI has upgraded PE12-036 to EA13-006 to further evaluate this issue, monitor fuel leak frequency, and determine the risk associated with the alleged fuel leaks.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following complaint identification numbers: 540232, 765847, 10074376, 10159252, 10236289, 10339245, 10356156, 10417320, 10425962, 10430734, 10430822, 10432269, 10433589, 10433733, 10436885, 10437222, 10442023, 10443840, 10444670, 10444742, 10444876, 10445888, 10445954, 10448104, 10448104, 10448325, 10448592, 10449393, 10451907, 10452476, 10453738, 10460566, 10463408, 10463946, 10467136, 10470251, 10471518, 10471642, 10474390, 10475150, 10474390, 10475150, 10480052, 10480834, 10485274, 10485276, 10485292, 10485337, 10485348, 10485351, 10485376, 10485434, 10485452, 10485783, 10485789, 10485796, 10485807, 10485882, 10487501, 10487624, 10488652, 10488899, 10490417, 10490868, 10491835, 10492118, 10492342, 10492961, 10493015, 10493320, 10494927, 10494899, 10495307, 10496593, 10503488, 10503806, 10504130, 10504324, 10508135, 10508150Read more

BMW R 1200 GS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW R 1200 GS across all model years (2004, 2014).

23 Total Recalls

114 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

8 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

BMW R 1200 GS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2014	1	11	View
2013	2	6	View
2012	2	13	View
2011	2	6	View
2010	2	2	View
2009	3	17	View
2008	3	16	View
2007	3	18	View
2006	2	6	View
2005	2	19	View
2004 (current)	1	0

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