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15,433 miles · Aug 7, 2011

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(NOTE: 2000 CHARACTERS IS TOO SHORT!) 2007 BMW K1200GT MOTORCYCLE 15,433 MILES EVENT DATE/PLACE: AUGUST 4, 2011; RIDING HOME FROM WORK (24 MILES). PRIMARY DEFECT: COMPLETE AND SUDDEN DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL OIL LOSS! (THIS ENDANGERED MY LIFE THROUGH POSSIBLE SUDDEN GEAR FAILURE--HENCE, LOST POWER TO DRIVE WHEEL; OIL COATED REAR TIRE, OIL SATURATED REAR BRAKE PADS.) SECONDARY DEFECT: MANUFACTURER PROVIDES NO WARNING OF THIS DESIGN FLAW--NEITHER AT POINT OF SALE OR IN MEAGER MAINTENANCE DATA. EXPECTATION IS THIS UNIT WILL EXCEED 100,000 MILES WITH OIL CHANGES EVERY 6,000 MILES. THIS IS A RELATIVELY NEW, $21,000 BIKE; 11 MONTHS BEYOND WARRANTY. I CHANGED OIL EVERY 3,000 JUST TO BE SAFE. (EVEN MY OLD TRUCK DIFFERENTIAL WITH 140,000 DOESN'T LEAK OIL--MUCH LESS SUFFERING A TOTAL LOSS OF LUBRICANT! NEVER MIND DRIVING A TRUCK IS A SIGNIFICANTLY LESS CHALLENGING TASK!) SOLUTION: RECALL THESE BIKES AND HAVE THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDE APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING REDESIGN--SUCH THAT ONLY 1 DIFFERENTIAL FAILS IN EACH 100 UNITS PER 100,000 MILES, OR HAVE FACTORY PROVIDE AND INSTALL NEW DIFFERENTIALS EVERY 10,000 MILES FOR THE LIFE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, OR PULL THESE MACHINES OFF THE ROAD BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. RESOLUTION: NONE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER (LAST WEEK) AND I AWAIT THEIR REPLY. I FEAR I MAY HAVE TO GO TO COURT--WE SHALL SEE. EVEN IF BMW AGREES TO REPAIR THIS MACHINE, THEY WILL NOT HAVE ADDRESSED THE DESIGN FLAW SINCE NO RECALL NOTICE HAS BEEN FORTH COMING. WILL THE NEXT DIFFERENTIAL SUDDENLY DUMP ITS OIL AT 5,000 MILES? OR AT 12,000 MILES? AGAIN, THERE EXIST NO MAINTENANCE CRITERIA OR FACILITATION FOR MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THESE SEALS. AND NEW MOTORCYCLES ARE BEING PRODUCED WITH VERY MUCH THE SAME DESIGN! (THE INTERNET REFLECTS OTHER, SIMILAR FAILURES.) IF INTEGRITY OF THIS UNIT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR 100,000 MILES, THEN DESIGN CAPACITY SHOULD ALLOW FOR EASE AND FREQUENT SEAL CHANGES--AND SO SPECIFIED BY MAINTENANCE DATA. *TT

NHTSA ODI #10417879

Official recalls

20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Aug 10, 2020

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 & remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

10V488000 · Suspension:rear

Oct 8, 2010

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

08V342000 · Steering

Jul 25, 2008

BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

07V066000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Feb 23, 2007

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE OIL TANK COULD CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE. AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE. OIL ON THE REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW OIL TANK CAP CONTAINING A VALVE TO PREVENT OVERPRESSURE IN THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

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