2013 BMW F800 GS
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2013 BMW F800 GS. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through October 18, 2012. The side-stand switch that prevents the engine from running while the side-stand is down may become damaged allowing the engine to run with the side-stand down.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Owner complaints
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- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly · Service brakes
Cpsc:2013 BMW f800gs has an issue where the plastic gas tank has cracked three times. BMW replaces the tank under warranty, but this IS a true hazard. *Bf the consumer stated the mechanics cannot determine why the rear wheel and brakes would lock up. Updated 06/13/2017*js
- Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes
BMW has made a defective gas tank for this motorcycle. It cracks frequently. Though they warranty the tank, it IS a safety issue. I am on my third tank. secondly, the rear brake continues to lock up for no reason. I have had it with three mechanics in a year and no one can fix. It locked up today as I was riding.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Upon inspection I saw the gap around the fuel tank was cracked. No movement during inspection
- Fuel/propulsion system
Motorcycle was bought new from a dealership with a crack in the gas tank. It was replaced after purchase under warranty. The tank IS beginning to crack once again for the second time about a year later. Cracking fuel tanks poses a risk of not only getting stranded but potential fuel leaks and subsequent associated fires. The crack occurs along the seam by the seat along the rim of the fuel tank.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Motorcycle fuel tank has severe cracks on both sides, it appears that its a design flaw, BMW motorad of north america has known about this issue for at least 5 years, tanks have been replaced under the 3 year BMW warranty, however the problem appears not be going away and the new parts crack only a few months after replacement. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
Vehicle gas tank has cracked on two separate occasions after being replaced. Split occurs underneath seat of motorcycle. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
Stress, cracking on right side of fuel tank. *tr
- Electrical system
While riding along a busy highway (522) in rush hour traffic the engine uncontrollably and repeatedly died. This has happened multiple times throughout a brief ownership and has been reported to the BMW dealer without resolve or acceptance of an issue. The motorcycle has died while in traffic…
While riding along a busy highway (522) in rush hour traffic the engine uncontrollably and repeatedly died. This has happened multiple times throughout a brief ownership and has been reported to the BMW dealer without resolve or acceptance of an issue. The motorcycle has died while in traffic changing lanes in a busy seattle area with the rear wheel to lock up at 30mph skidding due to the compression of the engine. Quite scary really. On the internet it IS reported by many owners as being an issue and has stated that it IS most likely that the fuel pump over heats due to the close proximity to the engine in warm weather and seizes.shutting off the fuel flow causing engine failure. This same engine IS used on a variety of similar motorcycles built by BMW. I think this a serious safety issue and it would be a great bike if this issue was fixed.you know the reliability you expect from BMW! *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system · Structure › Body
The gas tank cover IS stressed cracked on both sides on the rear tail fairing section. it IS a black molded plastic. I noticed it while washing my bike. My bike IS 1 month old with only 68 miles on it. *tr
- Structure › Body
Both sides of the gas tanks have cracks in the black plastic. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The 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 how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10215025Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
- 10215024The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
- 10215023Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
- 10204667One 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 communication later stops.
- 10201169Vehicle 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 being connected to the on-board socket.
- 10200257The 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
- 10193495The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
- 10193494Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
- 10151350Coolant 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 minor seepage. The seepage amount is considered to be within permissible limits if the coolant does not need to be topped up between service intervals. The drain hole (arrow in the figure) of the coolant pump is in plain view. Even small, inevitable seepage is noticed and often perceived to be a faulty coolant pump. In many such cases, fault-free coolant pumps are replaced. In order to reduce misdiagnosis and repeat repairs, a drain hose is retrofitted. The hose diverts the seepage away from the field of view to under the engine. Yet large amounts of leakage that indicate a faulty coolant pump will be noticed.
- 10149510Oil leaking from around the oil sump gasket.
- 10149289Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
- 10149288Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- 10149275Frequent 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.
- 10149274Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- 10147995Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
- 10147915Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
- 10147912Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
- 10147911Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
- 10147848Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
- 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
- 10147122Details: 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).
- 10056668BMW: threaded fastener of swinging arm axle has faulty washers that are too large and threaded fastener will not be sufficiently preoloaded and not possible to work loose because nut IS self locking. Model F-800.
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