2009 BMW R 1200 R US

FUEL SENSOR STRIP FAILURE. INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED. LOW FUEL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. UNEXPECTED NO FUEL AND ENGINE STOPS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, FIRST STRIP WAS REPLACED, THE SECOND STRIP ALSO FAILED. A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTORCYCLE REPORTED ON THE FORUMS. *TR ...UPDATED 03-13-13 *BF THE CONSUMER SUFFERED A SORE WRIST AND SHOULDER FROM THE CRASH INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER.. 04/22/2013 *JS

NHTSA ID

10498389

Incident

Feb 16, 2013

Mileage

19,000 mi

ENGINE RANDOMLY (SO RANDOM I CANNOT RECREATE) STALLS AT ANY ALTITUDE BUT MORE SO AT HIGH ALTITUDE BY SIMPLY PULLING IN THE CLUTCH LEVER. THIS CONDITION IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY HAZARD AND COULD INVOLVE REAR END COLLISIONS OR OTHER. BMW HAS NOT RESPONDED TO DEALERSHIP OR MYSELF WITH A FIX FOR THIS CONDITION. THIS COMPLAINT PERTAINS TO A 2009 K1300GTG BUT CONTINUED SUBMISSION UNDER DIFFERENT MODEL BECAUSE WEBSITE WOULDN'T PERMIT CONTINUING UNLESS A KNOWN MODEL WAS SELECTED FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU. *TR

NHTSA ID

10268952

Incident

Apr 19, 2009

Mileage

600 mi

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.

Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity (model year 2023 and older), affected customers will be informed about the change. This will be in the form of a direct-to-customer letter with a description of the new maintenance schedule, specific owner’s manual insert, and consumer warranty book insert. 1. For vehicles affected by SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), this service action must be performed first. All conditions described in this bulletin apply after the open Service Action has been completed. No additional communication is required for K5x models model year 2024 and onwards. Those models have the new maintenance schedule in their owner’s manual.

BMW 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.

Discharged 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.

In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event the rear drive needs replaced or the rear brake caliper is removed and installed.

The lock barrel was fitted with the retaining tab 1870 degrees from the proper position.