Bmw K1200 Lt 2005

• Recall 34480 [USA]: If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures, wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling.
  dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-theft control unit. The recall began october 4, 2004. Customers should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 55906 [USA]: If only the rear brake were applied during riding, insufficient braking pressure would be available to slow the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
  On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder.
  dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder. The recall began july 16, 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
  customers may also contact the nation highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2 dot ( 1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2004245 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorcycles equipped with integral abs, an incorrect sealing ring may have been mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder. As a result, the master cylinder may not build up adequate pressure in the system. Consequently, if only the rear brake were applied during riding, insufficient braking pressure would be available in order to decelerate the motorcycle. Correction: dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder.

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• Recall 2004359 [Canada]: Other
  On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures (approximately 5 - 10 degrees celsius), wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling. If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-theft control unit.

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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.

• M/c final drive ball bearing failure investigation # DP12001

  The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation into model year (my) 1998-2009 bmw klt series motorcycles for final drive bearing failures.The petitioner asked nhtsa to issue an order that [bmw] be required to recall the affected models for inspection ofcomponent wear and proper assembly of the [final drive] bearing.Odi has reviewed the petition, assessed relevant consumer complaints, and gathered other data in the course of investigating this issue.Based on its review, odi does not believe that a safety-related defect trend currently exists for final drive bearing failures in the subject motorcycles.Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsas limited resources to accomplish the agencys safety mission, the petition is denied.However, the agency will continue to monitor information related to this issue and will take further action if warranted.For detailed information, see the federal register notice: https://federalregister.Gov/a/2013-13779.
  

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While riding in to a left handed corner the front right front leg broke standing the motorcycle straight up and sending me and the bike into the guardrail causing a crash that i was lucky to walk away from. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw k1200lt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 25 mph and decelerating, the brakes seized which caused the contact to crash. The contact received injuries to his left leg and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer. After inspection, they advised him that there was a failure but were unaware of code reading. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would send the information to germany. The failure and current mileages were approximately 45,000.*tr

The upper threaded portion of the shaft of the front suspension ball joint broke off, which is the connection point from the leading link to the front fork bridge, an integral part of bmw's telelever front suspension. Loss of this connection point allows the front forks to move front to rear causing dangerous loss of steering control. Normal operation of the telelever suspension exerts forces which are longitudinal along the ball joint shaft. The ball joint shaft is not subject to sideways shear force, so the shaft should not have broken under normal wear and tear under any circumstances. The metal in the shaft must have been defective at manufacture in order for the longitudinal force along the shaft axis to have broken off the threaded portion of the ball joint shaft. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking gasoline. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel line couplers were fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 14,839.

Major gas leak while driving - sprayed gas on right leg and foot. My pants leg, sock, and shoe on the right side were completely soaked with gas. Decided to have the bike towed instead of risking it repair place said it was the plastic gas connector and he was going to have to order a metal one. Seems to be a recurring problem from what i've seen in the chat rooms. There should be a recall on this before someone gets seriously hurt or killed. *tr

Final drive failure. This is the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dP12001. *tr

Rear wheel started making a dragging sound and seemed to be on inside of rotor. Thought it was an occlusion in the casting but the wheel bearing retainer in the final drive bearing was coning out. Upon inspection at dealer it was found the bearing had been obliterated when the bearing moved from its spot inside the rear hub. Dealer will replace rear wheel drive assembly. *tr

During a 12,000 mile service, i was advised by a bmw service advisor to replace the plastic fuel line connectors on my 2005 bmw k1200lt motorcycle with metal fuel line connectors. The reason was that the original manufacturer's equipment occasionally fails; and the cost to me to replace the fuel line connectors was more than $200. I declined the purchase. While traveling through the california desert, the connector failed and sprayed gasoline on the motorcycle and on me. I was afraid of fire and had the motorcycle hauled to the dealership. I paid $450 to tow the motorcycle and $236.84 to replace the fuel quick release connectors. Bmw is obviously aware of this defect and is attempting to sell the correction rather than recalling and replacing the defective part. I paid to replace the fuel line connectors after they failed. My safety was endangered as a result of bmw's actions. *tr

In for 36,000 mile service, rear wheel loose, had rear end torn down, smaller bearing race had spun on shaft, all bearings and races appeared in excellent conditions. This condition presents as a latent defect from manufacturing/assembly as the inner race to shaft is to be an interference fit and the tapered roller bearing showed no evidence of damage or lack of lubrication. Photos were taken to document condition. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1200 [1] SCP HBCC Failed To Initialize