BMW · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2010 model year only.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2009. DURING ENGINE OPERATION, A VACUUM IS CREATED IN ORDER TO DRAW FRESH AIR INTO THE CANISTER. THIS AIR THEN MIXES WITH THE FUEL VAPORS CAPTURED BY THE CANISTER, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY COMBUSTED. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE VENTILATION HOSE, WATER NEAR THE END OF THE HOSE COULD BE DRAWN INTO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER.
HEAD LAMP FAILED TO LIGHT AND HEAD LAMP HOUSING REFLECTIVE MATERIAL EVAPORATED. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR HOUSING IS MELTED. ONLINE REPORTS INDICATED HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES WITH MANUFACTURER WITH LOGO 'CEV' EXHIBIT THIS PROBLEM. NEWER ASSEMBLY WITH MANUFACTURER LOGO HELLA DO NOT.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
HEADLIGHT REFLECTING HOUSING MELTED, DECREASING ABILITY TO SEE AT NIGHT. *TR
No injuries · No fire · No crash
I HAVE A 2010 BMW F800GS WITH 40,000 MILES. THE ALTERNATOR DIED FAR AWAY FROM MY HOUSE, ABOUT 1000 MILES AND INCLUDED THE NEED TO CROSS THE BORDER. WHEN THE BATTERY EMPTIED THE ABS LIGHT WENT ON AND SOON AFTER THE DASHBOARD TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. SOON AFTER THE BIKE CAME TO A HALT. *TR
No injuries · No fire · No crash
SUDDEN LOSS OF CLUTCH CONTROL. LEADS TO LOSS OF ACCELERATION. COULD RESULT IN FATALITY AT HIGHER SPEED. DEALER WILL NOT INVESTIGATE CAUSE. *TR
No injuries · No fire · No crash