Bmw F800 Gs 2008
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Sub-models: - F 800 Gs -
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Where is the 2008 BMW F800 Gs produced?
- The 2008 BMW F800 Gs is produced in Munich Bavaria, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 2008 BMW F800 Gs?
- There are 6 recall(s) for the 2008 BMW F800 Gs, additional information is below.
Recall 130390 [USA]: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 83692 [USA]: If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recall 73807 [USA]: Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 83896 [USA]: It is possible for the fasteners to work loose from the sprocket, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 2017428 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
Recall 2010155 [Canada]: Powertrain
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
- MC000521 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: One of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communic
- MC55297495 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger bein
- MC210221 - POWER TRAIN: The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
- B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
- MC1100116 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Coolant pump drain hose. Details the coolant pump is fitted with a radial shaft seal on the oil-side and on the coolant-side is a mechanical seal. Mechanical seals are reliable an durable, yet for technical reasons, they always exhibit min
- MC1965083203 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil leaking from around the oil sump gasket.
- MC56005564 - EQUIPMENT: Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
- MC55813536 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigator v maintains a bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- MC63308496 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE: Frequent failure of the gear indicator and engine running issues after changing the final drive ratio (drive chain and sprockets) on k7x bikes with electronic throttle control.
- MC2300117 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY: Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- MC53055102 - POWER TRAIN: Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
- MC62332524 - POWER TRAIN: Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
- MC62133778 - EQUIPMENT: Map data should be stored on a 64 gb sd card. In garmin express the note appears that a maximum of 32 gb is possible.
- MC59759165 - ENGINE (PWS): Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
- MC50349142 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bluetooth issues between navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
- MC61461571 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
- MC6100215 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Details: bmw motorrad has ascertained that in the process of assembly, on some motorcycles even though abs connector (2) was connected to abs pressure modulator (3), retaining clip (1) is not correctly engaged in the lock (black arrow).
- SIB-11-03-08 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV): Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
- SIB-63-02-01 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
- SIB-16-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
- SB-00-021-07 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%
- TB-00-015-08 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Bmw motorcycle: update of bms kp software to cip 12.0 or greater status. Noticed that some f650/f800 gs (k72) motorcycles could display a tendency to stall when coasting or when the clutch is disengaged. No model years listed. *
- SB-17927831-02 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). No mod
- SB-22487806-02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw motorcycle: when disengaged, e.G. When changing gear or rolling the vehicle to a stop, the engine may cut out; when idling, the engine runs on only one cyclinder. (e series (k71; k72). No model years listed. *pe
- TSB 36-001-09 - WHEELS: Bmw motorcycle: the front wheel quick release axles that are not in compliance with the design specifications might be installed in some motorcycles. Due to irregularities in the manufacturing process, in isolated cases the quick release ax
- TSB-17-001-09 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS: Bmw motorcycle: the coolant inlet hose is not compliant with the applicable bmw specifications. Engine operation can cause the inlet hose to widen and become correspondingly shorter; overtime this contraction in length can cause the hose to
- SB-61-003-08 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR: Bmw vehicles: routing abs front wheel speed sensor cable. The wiring harness front wheel speed sensor periphery plug connection is mounted on the fork cover at the bottom. *pe
- 13-003-08 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Bmw motorcycle: replacement of fuel-pressure sensor. Check of position of protective film (f-800 gs only). *pe
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20091018 |
Left rear wheel bearing failure on my 2008 bmw f800gs motorbike at 13,800km. On investigation there appears to be a crushing force by the hub on the bearing which caused failure. The right bearing is still fine. *tr