2005 BMW R1200 GS: recalls and complaints

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• 20V47100010 Aug 2020Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 06V16400015 May 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
• 06V13400024 Apr 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 05V17200027 Apr 2005Engine and Engine Cooling
• 05V0820003 Mar 2005Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 04V5760006 Dec 2004Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 04V29700022 Jun 2004Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

1. 20V471000Received 10 Aug 2020. 16,926 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2021.

2. 06V164000Received 15 May 2006. 13,200 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Temporary loss of ABS braking could increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2006.

3. 06V134000Received 24 Apr 2006. 9,260 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motorcycles, if certain procedures are performed that involves removal of the front left brake caliper, the ABS sensor cable can be routed incorrectly and when the caliper is reinstalled, the sensor cable can come into contact and rub against the front brake disc. Overtime, if the chafing becomes severe, it is possible to lose the ABS function.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Loss of ABS function could increase the risk of a crash during certain riding conditions.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will attach additional retaining clips free of charge to the ABS sensor cable, which will provide a more secure connection to the wheel carrier. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2006.

4. 05V172000Received 27 Apr 2005. 500 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motorcycles, exposure of the throttle housing to road debris could fall and become caught between the throttle-body and the engine block.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could restrict movement of the throttle-cable pulley that, in turn, could affect throttle operation and increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a cover over the throttle-cable pulley free of charge. The recall began on may 10, 2005. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 May 2005.

5. 05V082000Received 3 Mar 2005. 3,084 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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 during february 2006 through august 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2005.

6. 04V576000Received 6 Dec 2004. 485 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motorcycles, an adapter in the rear brake line connects a rigid section to a flexible section. If the rigid section is not properly engaged in the adapter, it is possible for a leak to develop.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Brake fluid loss could result. The rear braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the rear brake line and adapter. If the inspection reveals that the rigid section of the brake line is not properly engaged in the adapter, then the entire adapter will be replaced. The recall began december 15, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2004.

7. 04V297000Received 22 Jun 2004. 99 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motorcycles, the integral anti-lock brake system (iabs) sensor sealing o-ring connection at the rear axle housing may be damaged. An oil leak may develop.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this happens, oil could contact the rear wheel and the rear wheel brake disk, and the rider may not be able to control the motorcycle. A crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the rear wheel iabs sensor sealing o-ring. The recall began july 14, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jul 2004.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 12.

Complaints that report a crash

2

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

2

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

31 Oct 2018

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20042
2. 20057
3. 20067
4. 20073
5. 20085
6. 20091
7. 20101
8. 20111
9. 20132
10. 20142
11. 20152
12. 20162
13. 20172
14. 20181

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 BMW R1200 GS?

43,554 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the BMW R1200 GS have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the BMW R1200 GS, model years 2004 to 2018. 7 of them name the 2005 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2005 BMW R1200 GS name most often?

Power Train: 13 of 46 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.