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BMW R1200 GS Structure Frame And Members

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10266224

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2009.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . BOLT BREAKING ON THE BIKE. *TR.Mileage was 4500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A17Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10445077

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 24, 2012.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE CRACKS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CYCLING AND LEAKS, SENDING RAW FUEL DOWN THE LEFT FAIRING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE VEHICLES LEFT EXHAUST PIPE AND IGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLES FAIRING EFFECTIVELY CAPTURES THE FUEL VAPORS CREATING A SIGNIFICANT RISK FOR FIRE. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY SUGGESTS THAT THE HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE WAS INADEQUATELY DESIGNED FOR THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET PRESSURES. BMW'S CHOICE OF A NON-METALLIC (COMPOSITE) PUMP HOUSING COMBINED WITH A COMPOSITE HIGH-PRESSURE DISCONNECT FITTING WAS UNWISE AND THE FAILURE MECHANISM IS OBVIOUS. HIGH PUMP PRESSURE EXPANDS THE COMPOSITE HIGH-PRESSURE FITTING CAUSING IT TO READILY LOAD THE FUEL PUMP HIGH-PRESSURE QUICK DISCONNECT FLANGE. OVER TIME, PRESSURE CYCLING CAUSES THE QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE TO CRACK ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. *TR.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A67Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10453738

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2012.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY COMING HOME FROM WORK, I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, I WASN'T SURE IF IT WAS ME OR ANOTHER VEHICLE. I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING OFF MY EXHAUST PIPE, MORE INSPECTION SHOWED IT COMING FROM MY CONNECTION ON TOP OF MY FUEL PUMP, GAS WAS LEAKING FROM THE CONNECTION AND DOWN ON TO MY EXHAUST PIPE. I GOT IT HOME AND STARTED LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE AND FOUND MANY MORE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND IF IT ISN'T A RECALL NOW IT SHOULD BE. I WILL CALL TUESDAY WHEN MY LOCAL DEALER OPENS. *TR.Mileage was 22230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A57Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Fuel/propulsion System

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10459207

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2012.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . FAILURE FOUND DURING SCHEDULED SERVICE WORK. FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE CRACKS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.WITH RISK OF LEAKING FUEL, IS EXHAUSTED ON THE RIDERS LEFT LEG, CREATING SIGNIFICANT RISK FOR THE RIDER EVEN AFTER DISMOUNTING THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE THE COMBINATION OF HIGH FUEL PRESSURE AND NEGLIGENT DESIGN CREATE SUBSTANTIAL RISK FOR RIDERS OF THE IMPACTED VEHICLES. THERE ARE MULTIPLE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS FAILURE.1. RIDERS BECOME FUEL SOAKED AS FUEL LEAKS ON TO THE RIDERS LEFT LEG. 2. FUEL VAPORS, HEATED BY THE EXHAUST PIPE BECOME EXTREMELY VOLATILE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. 3. FUEL VAPORS RISING FROM THE FAIRING AND EXITING THE TOP OF THE FAIRING BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FUEL TANK, ARE BLOWN BY AIRFLOW INTO THE RIDERS FACE. THE CARCINOGENIC ASPECTS OF FUEL INHALATION ARE DOCUMENTED. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY SUGGESTS THAT THE HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE WAS INADEQUATELY DESIGNED FOR THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET PRESSURES. BMW'S CHOICE OF A NON-METALLIC (COMPOSITE) PUMP HOUSING COMBINED WITH A COMPOSITE HIGH-PRESSURE DISCONNECT FITTING WAS UNWISE AND THE FAILURE MECHANISM IS OBVIOUS. HIGH PUMP PRESSURE EXPANDS THE COMPOSITE HIGH-PRESSURE FITTING CAUSING IT TO READILY LOAD THE FUEL PUMP HIGH-PRESSURE QUICK DISCONNECT FLANGE. OVER TIME, PRESSURE CYCLING CAUSES THE QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE TO CRACK ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 39500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317AX7Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in CARMEL VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 2 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Engine

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10459207

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2012.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . FAILURE FOUND DURING SCHEDULED SERVICE WORK. FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE CRACKS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.WITH RISK OF LEAKING FUEL, IS EXHAUSTED ON THE RIDERS LEFT LEG, CREATING SIGNIFICANT RISK FOR THE RIDER EVEN AFTER DISMOUNTING THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE THE COMBINATION OF HIGH FUEL PRESSURE AND NEGLIGENT DESIGN CREATE SUBSTANTIAL RISK FOR RIDERS OF THE IMPACTED VEHICLES. THERE ARE MULTIPLE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS FAILURE.1. RIDERS BECOME FUEL SOAKED AS FUEL LEAKS ON TO THE RIDERS LEFT LEG. 2. FUEL VAPORS, HEATED BY THE EXHAUST PIPE BECOME EXTREMELY VOLATILE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. 3. FUEL VAPORS RISING FROM THE FAIRING AND EXITING THE TOP OF THE FAIRING BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FUEL TANK, ARE BLOWN BY AIRFLOW INTO THE RIDERS FACE. THE CARCINOGENIC ASPECTS OF FUEL INHALATION ARE DOCUMENTED. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY SUGGESTS THAT THE HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE WAS INADEQUATELY DESIGNED FOR THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET PRESSURES. BMW'S CHOICE OF A NON-METALLIC (COMPOSITE) PUMP HOUSING COMBINED WITH A COMPOSITE HIGH-PRESSURE DISCONNECT FITTING WAS UNWISE AND THE FAILURE MECHANISM IS OBVIOUS. HIGH PUMP PRESSURE EXPANDS THE COMPOSITE HIGH-PRESSURE FITTING CAUSING IT TO READILY LOAD THE FUEL PUMP HIGH-PRESSURE QUICK DISCONNECT FLANGE. OVER TIME, PRESSURE CYCLING CAUSES THE QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE TO CRACK ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 39500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317AX7Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in CARMEL VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 2 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Power Train

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10483540

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2012.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW R1200 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FINAL DRIVE STARTED LEAKING BEFORE FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,845. UPDATED 12/21/12*LJ UPDATED 1/4/2013*JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A87Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in SANTA BARBARA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20080316. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 2 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HONDA OF HOLLYWOOD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 323-466-7191 . DEALER'S CITY: HOLLYWOOD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90038 .
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BMW R1200 GS Fuel/propulsion System

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10492118

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . I HAVE DETECTED THE SMELL OF RAW GAS COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY MOTORCYCLE. I REMOVED THE SIDE COVER AND TANK SHROUD TO DISCOVER THAT THE PLASTIC FLANGE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL LINE HAS CRACKED AND IS LEAKING A FINE MIST OF FUEL OUT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE AND AT WORST CASE ONTO THE LEFT CYLINDER OF THE MOTORCYCLE. IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM PREVALENT TO THESE MOTORCYCLES AND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BURST INTO FLAMES IF LEFT UNATTENDED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34455 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A57Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in CHANDLER, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10493320

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . AFTER SMELLING GASOLINE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE, I REMOVED THE OUTER BODY PARTS AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FLANGE WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE IS ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK HAS SEVERAL CRACKS RADIATING OUT FROM WHERE THE FITTING IS SCREWED INTO THE FLANGE. GASOLINE HAD BEEN LEAKING OUT AND ACCUMULATING ON THE FLANGE. FUEL COULD HAVE LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST WHILE RIDING, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE. APPARENTLY, THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN BY BMW, AS IT REPORTED ON SEVERAL WEBSITES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28055 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A17Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in KANE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10499988

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2011.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . AS I WAS RIDING THE FUEL GAUGE WENT FROM SHOWING FULL TO SHOWING EMPTY IN LESS THAN 10 MILES. THE FUEL GAUGE CONTINUED TO SHOW THAT THE GAS TANK WAS EMPTY EVEN AFTER SUBSEQUENT FILL UPS. BMW REFUSED TO FIX THE FAULTY GAUGE OR FUEL STRIP AS MY BIKE WAS 38 MONTHS OLD EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH BMW MOTORCYCLES. THIS PROBLEM I FEEL IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT MAY CAUSE THE BIKE TO RUN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 31400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317AX7Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10502600

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2012.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . FUEL GAUGE/FUEL STRIP STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. IT STARTED SHOWING A FULL TANK EVEN WHEN THE TANK WAS ALMOST EMPTY. SOMETIMES WILL SHOW AN EMPTY TANK WITH THE "LOW FUEL LIGHT" LIGHTING UP RANDOMLY, SOMETIMES EVEN WITH THE TANK FULL. THE FUEL GAUGE IS UNRELIABLE AND A CONSTANT DISTRACTION WHILE RIDING, A FAIRLY POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS ISSUE. THE FUEL GAUGE CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED, IT WILL MESS UP WITH THE ON BOARD COMPUTER. MULTIPLE BMW R1200GS OWNERS REPORTED VERBALLY AND IN WRITING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE FUEL GAUGE FAILING EVEN IF REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE BMW DEALERS AND CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES ARE NOT COVERING THE FAULTY PART AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES. PLEASE ADVISE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A57Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in BUFORD, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10509599

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Apr 22, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . NOTICED THE SMELL OF GASOLINE WHILE RIDING. TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE THE BMW DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY FOUND CRACKING IN THE TOP FLANGE OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE MOTORCYCLE ONLY HAS 12000 MILES ON IT. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND THIS PROBLEM IS NOT UNCOMMON ON THIS MODEL. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DAMAGE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A87Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in CHANDLER, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10523626

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . THE PLASTIC FUEL PUMP FLANGE (PLATE THAT SEALS THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AND IS THE CONNECTIONS FOR THE FUEL PUMP) HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE "BOSS" FITTING FOR THE QUICK DISCONNECT HOSE FITTINGS. AFTER APPLYING A FIX FOR THIS, I'VE NOTICED WHAT APPEARS TO BE A HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE PLASTIC PLATE ITSELF, JUST BELOW THE METAL SCREW CAP RING. GAS WEEPS FROM THIS CRACK FAST ENOUGH TO FILL THE RECESS OF THE FUEL PUMP LID AND BEGINS DRIPPING DOWN THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE GAS TANK ONTO THE CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST. FAILURE OF THE PARTS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM RESULTING IN LEAKS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS BOTH A POTENTIAL FIRE ISSUE, AS WELL AS A VERY SPECIFIC FUEL SPILLAGE/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44485 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A17Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in WICKENBURG, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Engine

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10523626

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . THE PLASTIC FUEL PUMP FLANGE (PLATE THAT SEALS THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AND IS THE CONNECTIONS FOR THE FUEL PUMP) HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE "BOSS" FITTING FOR THE QUICK DISCONNECT HOSE FITTINGS. AFTER APPLYING A FIX FOR THIS, I'VE NOTICED WHAT APPEARS TO BE A HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE PLASTIC PLATE ITSELF, JUST BELOW THE METAL SCREW CAP RING. GAS WEEPS FROM THIS CRACK FAST ENOUGH TO FILL THE RECESS OF THE FUEL PUMP LID AND BEGINS DRIPPING DOWN THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE GAS TANK ONTO THE CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST. FAILURE OF THE PARTS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM RESULTING IN LEAKS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS BOTH A POTENTIAL FIRE ISSUE, AS WELL AS A VERY SPECIFIC FUEL SPILLAGE/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44485 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A17Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in WICKENBURG, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Fuel/propulsion System

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10533377

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . THE FUEL PUMP CASING/FLANGE IS CRACKED AND IS LEAKING FUEL. I THINK IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A WHILE LONGER BUT I PREVIOUSLY DISCOUNTED THE GAS SMELL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49985 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A07Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in TEMECULA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW R1200 GS Service Brakes

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10535215

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET QUICK CONNECTOR CRACKED, CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK OUT AND SPILL ALL OVER THE MOTORCYCLE CREATING A FIRE HAZARD AND POTENTIAL BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO THE GASOLINE SOAKED MY PANTS LEG CREATING ANOTHER FIRE HAZARD AND SKIN RASH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 22715 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A87Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in ANTHEM, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Fuel/propulsion System

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10535215

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET QUICK CONNECTOR CRACKED, CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK OUT AND SPILL ALL OVER THE MOTORCYCLE CREATING A FIRE HAZARD AND POTENTIAL BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO THE GASOLINE SOAKED MY PANTS LEG CREATING ANOTHER FIRE HAZARD AND SKIN RASH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 22715 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A87Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in ANTHEM, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Power Train

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10535610

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHILE CRUISING AT 62 MPH ON THE ALCAN HWY MY 2007 R1200GSA DEVELOPED A VIBRATION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. AT THE EXACT MOMENT I STOPPED THE DRIVE TRAIN OF MY R1200GSA LOCKED UP. HAD I TRAVELED AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR ANOTHER FEW SECONDS AND HAD MY REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP THIS COULD'VE RESULTED IN A DISASTROUS CRASH. MY R1200GSA HAD SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC DRIVESHAFT FAILURE WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE UPPER U-JOINT HAD DISINTEGRATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT THE RESULT OF CORROSION, OTHER FOREIGN ELEMENTS, ABUSE, OR EXCESSIVE MILEAGE. THERE ARE MANY BMW MOTORCYCLE OWNERS POSTING ON THE INTERNET WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR DRIVESHAFT FAILURES. MANY WITH LESS MILES ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES THAN MINE. I'M FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE THERE SEEMS TO BE AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF FAILURES. THE DRIVESHAFT IS A MAJOR COMPONENT IN THE FINAL DRIVE AND SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. FAILURES LIKE MINE AND WHAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED POSE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD BE AVOIDED OR MITIGATED WITH MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED INSPECTIONS OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AT CERTAIN INTERVALS OR A BETTER ENGINEERED DRIVESHAFT..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48530 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10397087Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 2 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 62 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Fuel/propulsion System

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10537521

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . FUEL PUMP FLANGE ON TOP OF PUMP CRACKED AND GAS SPRAYED OUT AND RAN DOWN ON TO THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15125 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A67Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Power Train Driveline Driveshaft

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10537822

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . WHILE TRAVELING ON I-64 NEAR MILE MARKER 45 I SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE REAR AND A PRONOUNCED WOBBLE AFFECTING CONTROL. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT BUT MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR INDICATED NO FAILURE. I THEN THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE ROADBED RELATED AND SHIFTED LANES WITH NO CHANGE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED THE BIKE. THE TIRES APPEARED FINE AND HAD PLENTY OF PRESSURE. THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS LEAKS OR SYSTEM BREAKS SO I DECIDED TO TRY AGAIN. AS SOON AS I STARTED OFF THE VIBRATION AND STRONG WOBBLE RESUMED. I PARKED THE BIKE AND CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE BIKE AND REPORTED A FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63003 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317AX7Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in SALEM, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Fuel/propulsion System

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10549900

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 18, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . FUEL STARTED LEAKING ON HOT EXHAUST WHILE RIDING ON THE FREEWAY. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP AREA. GAS APPEARS TO LEAK CONTINUOUSLY AND SPRAYS ON PANTS LEG. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 19250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A57Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in MARRERO, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS Service Brakes

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10549902

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2013.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP WHILE MY WIFE AND I WERE RIDING TO NEW ORLEANS, LA. WE WERE BARELY ABLE TO MOVE THE BIKE OUT OF TRAFFIC AND TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. HAD TO BLEED PRESSURE FROM THE BRAKE LINE TO MOVE IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A57Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in MARRERO, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10563505

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2014.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THE ABS UNIT FAILED AS WELL AS THE STOP LIGHT, HEADLIGHT, SPEEDO, ODOMETER, TURN SIGNAL CANCEL AND BATTERY. DEALER SAID THAT ITS ALL CAUSED BY THE ABS PUMP UNIT. AFTER A $200 DIAGNOSIS, ESTEMENT TO RE[PAIR IS $2500. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH BMW MOTORCYCLES. UNSAFE, NO WARNING OF FAILURE! TWICE THE DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE LINES TO THE ABS UNIT DUE TO RECALL BUT THIS HAS NOT ADDRESSED THE ROOT PROBLEM, THE ABS UNIT..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A87Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in MORENO VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW R1200 GS Fuel/propulsion System

BMW R1200 GS 2007 Safety Review #10567434

BMW R1200 GS 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2014.BMW R1200 GS 2007, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE ON THE HIGH-PRESSURE SIDE IS CRACKING AND LEAKING FUEL DUE TO A POOR DESIGN. PIPE-THREAD DESIGN IS CONTRIBUTING TO RADIAL CRACKS IN THE FLANGE CAUSING FUEL LEAKS. MACHINE THREADS WITH AN O-RING WOULD HAVE BEEN THE PROPER DESIGN. BMW HAS ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM IN LATER MODELS BY REINFORCING THE FLANGE WITH A METAL RING. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY BMW. IT IS A POOR DESIGN UNDOUBTEDLY DRIVEN BY "VALUE ENGINEERING" CONCERNS RATHER THAN DEPENDABILITY OF A CRITICAL SYSTEM..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14005 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10317A97Z. Bmw R1200 Gs 2007 problem was reported in RENO, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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