BMW R 1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10420291
BMW R 1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2011.BMW R 1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC TOP FLANGE OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY RESULTED IS A SPRAY OF FUEL WHEN SYSTEM UNDER OPERATING PRESSURE (IE. ENGINE RUNNING). THIS 4 YEAR OLD MOTORCYCLE IS CURRENTLY NOT TO SAFE TO OPERATE AND IS OUT OF COMMISSION UNTIL TRAILERED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE FUEL SPRAY SOURCE APPEARS AROUND THE FEMALE THREADED 'HUB' OF THE FLANGE THAT ACCEPTS THE MALE THREADED 'QUICK DISCONNECT' OF THE FUEL LINE. THE FAILURE (OR CRACKING) APPEARS TO BE SPONTANEOUS, AS NO PRIOR EVIDENCE (GASOLINE ODOR) WAS NOTICED. THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN DEALER SERVICED REGULARLY, AND IS GARAGED AT ALL TIMES (DESERT S.W.). THE BIKE IS PAMPERED AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED. I JUST CAN'T IMAGINE HOW A RELATIVELY LOW TIME, CRITICALLY IMPORTANT COMPONENT HAS FAILED. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED EVENT FOR BMW MOTORCYCLES..Mileage was 14944 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A17Z. Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in PALM DESERT, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW R 1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10450888
BMW R 1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 2011.BMW R 1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WHILE RIDING DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS MY FRONT BRAKES ENGAGE AND LOCK UP THE FRONT TIRE, STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE IN PLACE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS WHILE MAKING A TURN I DROPPED THE MOTORCYCLE, LEFT THE TIRE LOCKED UP, UNABLE TO MOVE THE MOTORCYCLE IN TRAFFIC. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 13000 miles. Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in KEY WEST, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW R 1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10453832
BMW R 1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2012.BMW R 1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW GSR1200 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT OPENED THE RESERVOIR FOR THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND FOUND THAT THE RUBBER WAS SEVERELY WORN. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN AND THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED TEMPORARILY. THE FAILURE RECURRED LATER WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED ABNORMALLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEES. THE CONTACT LATER DISCONNECTED THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE TYPE OF FAILURE THAT THE CONTACT HAD ENCOUNTERED AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 46,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A27Z. Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in APPLE VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW R 1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10454396
BMW R 1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2009.BMW R 1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL MODULE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. PART WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BUT FAILED AGAIN, LEAVING ME STRANDED AGAIN, ON JUNE 7, 2011. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS 'RARE'. SEEMS LIKE AN UNSAFE CONDITION TO ME. *TR.Mileage was 14202 miles. Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in AKRON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW R 1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10467998
BMW R 1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2012.BMW R 1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AT THE BEGINNING OF AN EXTENDED TRIP. I PULLED OVER, SHUT THE MOTORCYCLE OFF, RESTARTED THE MOTORCYCLE, AND THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT CONTINUED. BMW SERVICE SAID THE ABS CONTROL MODULE HAD FAILED, AND AS A RESULT NO ABS BRAKES WERE AVAILABLE ON THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. BMW CHARGED $1000 FOR THE PART, PLUS LABOR, AND HAS ON TWO OCCASIONS SINCE THE REPLACEMENT, REFUSED TO PARTIALLY REIMBURSE FOR THIS PART OR ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY MAY HAVE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317AX7Z. Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in HUDSONVILLE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 2 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW R 1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10474476
BMW R 1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2008.BMW R 1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW R1200 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM RUNNING LIGHTS BURNED OUT EXTREMELY QUICK. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROADWAY BECAUSE THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE BULBS, WHICH THEY RECOMMENDED THE CONTACT REPLACE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A67Z. Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW R 1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10536113
BMW R 1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2013.BMW R 1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . DURING ROUTINE SERVICE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE REAR WHEEL FLANGE HAD DEVELOPED STRESS FRACTURES IN 3 OF 5 BRAKE ROTOR MOUNTING POINTS. INTERNET INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR R1200 SERIES BMW MOTORCYCLES. THE REPLACEMENT OEM PART HAS BEEN REDESIGNED MULTIPLE TIMES IN AN APPARENT ATTEMPT TO PREVENT RECURRENCE. COMPLETE FAILURE OF THIS PART HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED BY OWNERS, LEADING TO VEHICLE DAMAGE AND RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL. THERE HAVE BEEN INCIDENTS WHERE WHEEL MOUNTS HAVE EXPERIENCE SIMILAR STRESS CRACKS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A07Z. Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW R 1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10536530
BMW R 1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2013.BMW R 1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW R 1200 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000. UPDATED 10/29/13*LJ THE FLANG AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP OUTPUT AND THE FUEL LINE, HAD A SPLIT, THUS ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK AND RUN DOWN THE FRONT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE THE EXHAUST HEADER. UPDATED 10/29/13.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 47000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A87Z. Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in CORONA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW R 1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10542601
BMW R 1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Sept 03, 2013.BMW R 1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . AFTER RIDING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT BACK IN MY GARAGE, I COULD SMELL A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. ON DETAILED INSPECTION I FOUND GAS POOLING IN THE "FUEL PUMP FLANGE". THIS PART IS LOCATED ON THE UPPER LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. AFTER CLEANING THE AREA, I COULD SEE DISTINCT CRACKS ALL AROUND THE FUEL LINE INLET AND GAS WOULD CONTINUOUSLY SEEP OUT OF THE CRACKS WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10397097Z. Bmw R 1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in NEW BRAUNFELS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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