Bmw F800 Gs 2012

• Recall 139721 [USA]: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain accessory windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f700gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 s1000r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 s1000xr motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 r1200gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 r1200gs adventure motorcycles, windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200rs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 r1200gs motorcycles and windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f800gs motorcycles. These windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 205, "glazing materials."
  bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 10, 2018. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

  Show Content

• Recall 130352 [USA]: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
  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 will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began october 16, 2017. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

  Show Content

• Recall RM/2013/016 [UK]: Machine can be ridden with side stand extended
  The mounting of the side-stand switch with a circlip is insufficient. As a result of this the side-stand switch may work loose and be damaged. If the side-stand switch does not function correctly the engine is no longer switched off when the side-stand is extended and a gear engaged. It would be possible for the driver to drive off with the side stand extended.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the side stand switch mounting. The switch will be bolted on.

  Show Content

• Recall RM/2014/007 [UK]: Engine may stall
  Rain/moisture may enter the side stand switch and cause the engine to cut out or not to start.
  recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the side stand switch.

  Show Content

• Recall 2018159 [Canada]: Accessories
  Certain tinted windshields sold as accessories through bmw dealerships may fail to comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard (cmvss) 205 - glazing materials. The windshields may contain extra tinting in certain areas, which would be contrary to the requirements of the standard and could potentially limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the tinted windshield with one that meets the standard's requirements.

  Show Content

• Recall 2017428 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Certain motorcycles with dealer installed accessory turn signals may not comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard (cvmss) 108 - lighting system and retroreflective devices. The size of the lens on the accessory turn signals may be too small, and therefore would not meet the requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle conspicuity to following and approaching road users, and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will replace the accessory turn signals with factory indicators that meet the requirements of the standard.

  Show Content

• Recall 2013209 [Canada]: Other
  On certain motorcycles, the side stand ignition cut-off switch could loosen and become damaged. As a result, the side stand switch would fail to turn off the engine if the side stand is extended while a drive gear is engaged. If the motorcycle is ridden with the side stand in the down position, the stand could hit the ground during a turn, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install bolts to securely fasten the side stand switch (originally held by a circlip).

  Show Content

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

I bought the 2012 f800gs with 417 miles about a month ago at a dealership. It's a great bike. I have about 520 miles on it. But today i pumped gas and when i parked it at home i noticed that it was leaking gas. Come to find out that the fuel tank cracked along the seam of the fuel tank, all around . I've cleaned it in the past and never saw this. This is the first time that i refueled the bike. Is there a recall on this problem or a number that i can call? I would appreciate your help. Thanks

Stock charging system failed at only 47,000 miles. Replaced with aftermarket parts due to cost. Bmw says you must replace stator and rotor, when only the stator has failed. The new stator failed within 6,000 miles. Replaced again, and again. They fail roughly every 8,000 miles. The issue was resolved with 2013 and newer models, but the old bikes are still failing at an alarming rate. With no help from bmw, these are still a major issue. When the battery becomes low, the abs pump stops working first, then the lights, then the fuel injection system with the motor shutting off. Has left me stranded on multiple occasions. I was stationed in guam with first failure. Not easy getting a tow across a small island with no access to a bmw dealership. The remaining failures have all been back stateside. The most recent failure left me stranded two miles from home while coming home late one night. While riding, my abs indicator flashed, letting me know that i have a low battery. Then the light went solid, indicating abs pump failure due to low voltage. Then my lcd dash and tachometer went out. Then my headlight, running, and brake lights turned off, at night, on a 4 lane inner city road. Not even my hazard lights worked. Then the bikes fuel injection system failed and stalled. I coasted to a right turn lane safely and proceeded to push the motorcycle the remaining two miles. Upon disassembly of my stator, it was severely burnt to due a lack of oil cooling on the right side of the motor. I know bmw makes many motorcycles with the same f800 series engines. They are a common problem apparently and also very expensive to fix. As the battery and charging system is crucial to most motorcycles, this is certainly a safety risk and should be addressed as so. Thank you.

The bike would not start. The dealership tells me that while looking at it to repair there was evidence of a fire. The best i can tell is someone at the dealer caused the bike to catch on fire. *tr

This is for a bmw f800gs 2012 trophy edition motorcycle gas tank. I just discovered cracks in the fuel tank just underneath the seat. I've also smelled also gas coming out of those cracks and confirmed it is venting gas/air combination. I've contacted the authorized bmw dealer from i purchased the motorcycle which is under warranty and less than 1 year old, and they said this is a cosmetic issue. They also told me that they are going to replace the gas tank but with the same model/part number as the existing one and they also told me that the cracks will happen again even with the new gas tank. I've contacted bmw north america and they also told me that this is a cosmetic issue after they spoke with the service manager. The motorcycle is now at the dealer waiting for the gas tank to be replaced however they didn't provide me with a loaner during the repair time which is now past 3 days. After doing my research i've also discovered that many other f800gs owners have the same problem and this started from 2008 so i was sold a motorcycle with a known issue for the gas tank but nobody told me anything. Again , cosmetic or non-cosmetic these are cracks in the gas tank and gasoline/air combination is coming out of them which can lead including to explosion. *tr