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2020 BMW R 1250 GS
5 Recalls for 2020 BMW R 1250 GS
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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| 2020-08-13 | SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.” Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall is expected to begin in late February 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| 2020-03-19 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.” Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| 2020-03-12 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. 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.” Remedy: BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| 2020-03-19 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. The pivot pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm may be damaged, causing the connection between the final drive and swing arm to loosen. Remedy: Dealers will replace the pivot pin, free of charge. The motorcycles are not with owners at this time. The recall began April 28, 2020. Please contact BMW customer service number 1-800-525-7417. |
| 2020-03-19 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Motorcycle Accessory Brake Fluid Reservoir Covers, part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754 and 9829547 designed to fit certain 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 motorcycles, and part numbers 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, and 1542056 designed to fit certain 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these caps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.” Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2020. Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2020 BMW R 1250 GS
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4 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2020 BMW R 1250 GS
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| 2021-02-24 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11397766 | |||
| 2020-04-01 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11319970 | |||
| 2020-02-25 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11311520 | |||
| 2020-02-13 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11308994 |
0 Investigations for 2020 BMW R 1250 GS
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11 Service Alerts for 2020 BMW R 1250 GS
| Date | Description |
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| 2022-05-13 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-18 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-03 | 160000 STRUCTURE
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-03 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-03 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-07-13 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-19 | 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-23 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and n Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-23 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and n Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-23 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and n Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-23 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and n Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2020 BMW R 1250 GS
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