Recalls for 2014 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY

Posted on: 2018-03-22
Description
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 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 s1000r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 s1000xr motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 r1200gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 r1200gs adventure motorcycles, windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200rs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 r1200gs motorcycles and windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f800gs motorcycles.  These windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 205, glazing materials.  

Consequence
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2018-03-22
Description
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 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 s1000r motorcycles, windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 s1000xr motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 r1200gs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 r1200gs adventure motorcycles, windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 r1200rs motorcycles, windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 r1200gs motorcycles and windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 f800gs motorcycles.  These windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 205, glazing materials.  

Consequence
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Posted on: 2021-02-09
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2011-2014 s 1000 rr/r/ hp4, r 1200 gs/gs adventure/r/rt, k 1300 s, k 1600 gt/gtl/gtl exclusive and 2014 r nine t motorcycles.  The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.

Consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.  The recall began march 17, 2021.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.