2003 BMW K1200 S
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 BMW K1200 S. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine IS running, escaping water vapor can condense on the oil tank air bleed valve. in freezing temperatures, this water could freeze and block the air bleed valve.
Risk and remedy
Risk
It IS possible that a pressure build up in the oil tank could cause it to rupture, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire. an oil leak could cause a fire. oil on the rear tire could cause loss of control.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new oil tank cap containing a valve to prevent overpressure in the tank free of charge. the recall began on april 10, 2007. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
(1) events leading up to the failure: normal use of the vehicle (motorcycle), nothing out of the ordinary. The same failure has occurred 3 times (twice within the warranty period (3/36) and once outside of warranty. (2) failure and its consequences: the plastic fuel line connectors between the…
(1) events leading up to the failure: normal use of the vehicle (motorcycle), nothing out of the ordinary. The same failure has occurred 3 times (twice within the warranty period (3/36) and once outside of warranty. (2) failure and its consequences: the plastic fuel line connectors between the fuel tank and fuel rail crack and leak fuel. According to multiple personal at the BMW dealership, this IS a common problem. (3) what was done to correct the failure; i.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part IS available): the factory (plastic) fuel line connectors were installed under warranty, however, when I went to buy the replacement connectors at the dealership, I was told I should buy steel connectors, that the plastic ones break all the time. Yes, I have the old fuel line connectors (from the last repair). *tr
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch failure while driving caused a very dangerous situation. while pulling out of an intersection, the clutch on the 2003 BMW k1200gt motorcycle failed, causing me to be unable to pull out and accelerate. Oncoming traffic was forced to swerve to avoid killing me and causing a severe accident.…
Clutch failure while driving caused a very dangerous situation. while pulling out of an intersection, the clutch on the 2003 BMW k1200gt motorcycle failed, causing me to be unable to pull out and accelerate. Oncoming traffic was forced to swerve to avoid killing me and causing a severe accident. minor research turned up that this IS a common failure of oil leaking onto the clutch causing total failure. *ak this IS a very dangerous situation that should be investigated. the bike will be fixed shortly, but IS currently available for inspection and once fixed, the original parts will be available for inspection. Please contact me as soon as possible if you would like to inspect the motorcycle in its current state. *Ak sincerely, tom vickerman
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.
- 10200268IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
- 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.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
- 10030825BMW motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. BMW motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
- 10029706BMW motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (K25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; K26; K27; K28; K29; k29/hp; K40; K41; K43; k43/hv; K44; k589/03; K71). No model years listed.
- 10027805BMW motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the GT1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (K27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (K25/12). Model years unknown.
- 10026305BMW motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor.
- 10026229BMW motorcycle: idle speed too high. The cause IS incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator.
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