AUGUST 2009 --
BMW is
recalling certain model year
2006 through 2008 R1200 GS
motorcycles manufactured
between August 2006 and
January 2008. The sealing of
the fuel pump control unit
housing might be
insufficient and water could
intrude into the control
unit housing creating a
humid atmosphere. Under such
conditions, the fuel pump
could corrode and then fail.
Failure of the fuel pump
will cause inadequate fuel
to reach the engine and
cause the engine to stop
running. A loss of engine
power without warning could
increase the risk of a
crash. The manufacturer has
not yet provided the agency
with a remedy or
notification schedule. 09V-319
JULY 2009 --
BMW is
recalling 1,535 MY 2007-2009
R1200RT motorcycles. Due to
routing and assembly
tolerances of the front
brake lines, it is possible
for the lines to be under
strain. In combination with
vibration during riding, the
brake lines could develop a
leak. The level of fluid in
the front brake fluid
reservoir could drop
rendering the front brakes
inoperative. In the event
that only the rear brakes
were operational, severe
loss of control during hard
braking could result. This
could result in a serious
crash. BMW will notify
owners and repair the
motorcycles with new front
brake lines, with modified
routing free of charge. The
safety recall is expected to
begin during August 2009.
BMW's recall campaign no.
R1200 RT. . 09V-256
JUNE 2009 --
BMW is
recalling certain 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. This
could lead to a reduced
braking capability of the
front brake system, possibly
resulting in a crash. The
manufacturer has not yet
provided the agency with a
remedy or notification
schedule. 09V-202
APRIL 2009 --
BMW is recalling model
year 2008 R1200 GS and R1200
GS Adventure motorcycles. In
certain situations, such as
high generator speeds
combined with large demands
for electrical current,
spurious signals could
emerge within the
motorcycle's electrical
system. If this were to
occur, it could affect the
pressure sensor signals of
the anti-lock brake system
(ABS) control unit. If this
happened, the ABS could
switch off; however, in such
a situation, a warning lamp
would illuminate. Normal
braking would still be
available to slow and stop
the motorcycle. Any time
vehicle control is
compromised a crash may.
Dealers will inspect and
repair or replace the
necessary components free of
charge. The recall is
expected to begin during May
2009.
09V-129
