2009 BMW K1200LT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Service brakes
ABS module failed while the bike was mostly sitting over the last two years. When I contacted an idaho company rumored to repair the integral ABS aka iabs aka ABS III module, I learned they have over 100 cores (broken units) already in stock awaiting the possibility through experimentation they…
ABS module failed while the bike was mostly sitting over the last two years. When I contacted an idaho company rumored to repair the integral ABS aka iabs aka ABS III module, I learned they have over 100 cores (broken units) already in stock awaiting the possibility through experimentation they might eventually be able to repair these. Apparently, these have failed notoriously since about 7500 miles and I cannot understand why there are so few complaints to the nhtsa about them. BMW does not sell any repair parts for this unit and the msrp IS over $2500 just for the part. Therefore, there are a large number of 853 lb. Bikes designed to stop with ABS brakes running without them.
- Service brakes
Brake warning light flashing, I had brakes, no leaks, and firm hard brake lever. I traveled home, a 98 mile trip one-way. Three miles from home, I squeezed brake lever and had no brakes, after stopping I realized I had brakes, but I had to squeeze brake lever very hard, same with foot brake. I trailered the bike to my BMW dealer, and was informed I needed a new servo motor. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel tank leak at fuel pump flange. Caused by fuel tank distortion, from reaction to us fuel. BMW doesn't want to replace the fuel tank. The dealer IS still trying to get BMW to replace the tank. Razee motorcycle center. Rhode island the dealer IS the best dealer I have ever dealt with. Contact…
Fuel tank leak at fuel pump flange. Caused by fuel tank distortion, from reaction to us fuel. BMW doesn't want to replace the fuel tank. The dealer IS still trying to get BMW to replace the tank. Razee motorcycle center. Rhode island the dealer IS the best dealer I have ever dealt with. Contact [xxx] there are other motorcycle company's have the same problem and are replacing the tanks with metal ones. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Power train
Motorcycle had been having problems for several weeks getting progressively worse. clutch would not engage as it should. noticed problem right after 24,000 service, but couldn't say what was wrong; by time I convinced my husband to ride the bike, he just barely got it to dealership when clutch…
Motorcycle had been having problems for several weeks getting progressively worse. clutch would not engage as it should. noticed problem right after 24,000 service, but couldn't say what was wrong; by time I convinced my husband to ride the bike, he just barely got it to dealership when clutch went out completely. mechanic at shop was able to push bike in first gear with only a minimum amount of effort. Bike IS only 3 years old and has had the actuator replaced twice, rear seal replaced, 3 sets of brakes and now a complete clutch assembly. research on-line shows problems with a "dry clutch" by BMW going back 20+ years. every time I took it in for service, there were comments on the dust on the rear axle and tire and it was assumed that it was brake dust; when clutch finally went out, dust was from wear of the metal on the clutch. *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.
- 10245433BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender Fuel Strip equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
- 10205114With the introduction of the new watertight fuse box a change was made from large type fuses to mini fuses. While the correct fuses are installed in the fuse box, the older, large type fuses were supplied in the on-board tool kit.
- 10182619Discharged 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 document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 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.
- 10056106BMW mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model 2005-2013 r, k series.
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