2009 BMW K1300 GT. CONSUMER STATES INCORRECT MILES PER GALLON READING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEEDLE WAS READING 63-67 MPG, WHEN IN FACT, IT WAS ONLY GETTING 42 MPG. THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES AND IT WAS IN THE SHOP AT ONE POINT FOR OVER SIX WEEKS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM…
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2009 BMW K1300 GT. CONSUMER STATES INCORRECT MILES PER GALLON READING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEEDLE WAS READING 63-67 MPG, WHEN IN FACT, IT WAS ONLY GETTING 42 MPG. THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES AND IT WAS IN THE SHOP AT ONE POINT FOR OVER SIX WEEKS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BIKE NOW READS 70 MPG, WHEN IT IS ONLY GETTING 42-43 MPG. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10471064
2,100 miles · Nov 1, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE SLOWING WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN. MANY OTHER OWNERS OF BMW K1300 SERIES MOTORCYCLES ARE HAVING THE SAME STALLING ISSUES AND OTHER STALLING ISSUES AND BMW IS NOT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE. MY MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION WHICH OF COURSE IS VERY DANGEROUS. OWNERS ARE P…
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MY 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE SLOWING WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN. MANY OTHER OWNERS OF BMW K1300 SERIES MOTORCYCLES ARE HAVING THE SAME STALLING ISSUES AND OTHER STALLING ISSUES AND BMW IS NOT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE. MY MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION WHICH OF COURSE IS VERY DANGEROUS. OWNERS ARE PLEADING WITH BMW TO RECALL THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND THEY ARE DOING NOTHING. WE PLEASE ASK THAT YOU TO TAKE ACTION WITH BMW ON THIS ONGOING MATTER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10290505
1,300 miles · Oct 29, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE A 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE, THE ENGINE IS STALLING UPON CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT- ITS OCCURRENCE IS RANDOM AND HAS HAPPEN A FEW TIMES FOR ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10290215
6,013 miles · Oct 29, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
I OWN A 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL STALL WHEN THE CLUTCH DISENGAGES POWER FROM THE ENGINE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WELL-DOCUMENTED BY BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALER SERVICE SHOPS. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO IMPLEMENT A PERMANENT FIX. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, AS UNEXP…
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I OWN A 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL STALL WHEN THE CLUTCH DISENGAGES POWER FROM THE ENGINE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WELL-DOCUMENTED BY BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALER SERVICE SHOPS. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO IMPLEMENT A PERMANENT FIX. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, AS UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 AND NOVEMBER 19, 2009. POOR FUEL QUALITY MAY LEAD TO SMALL DEPOSITS WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODIES. DURING ENGINE OPERATION IN A LOW RPM RANGE, TYPICALLY NEAR IDLE SPEED (WHEN COMING TO A STOP) AIR FLOW COULD BE SUFFICIENTLY RESTRICTED AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES BY UPDATING THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-831-1117.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 MOTORCYCLES. THE SWITCHES ON THE HANDLEBARS FOR BOTH THE DIRECTION INDICATOR AND THE EMERGENCY ENGINE OFF/ENGINE-START FUNCTIONS MAY FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN SUCH A CASE, THE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR AND/OR THE EMERGENCY ENGINE-OFF/START FUNCTIONS WOULD BE RENDERED INOPERATIVE. IN SOME CASES, ENGINE STALLING COULD ALSO RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
BMW IS RECALLING 1,297 MODEL YEAR 2009 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND MAY 1, 2009. IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS INVOLVING INCREASED VIBRATION, THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE FRONT RESERVOIR CAN FOAM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO A REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH A SCREEN INSERT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417 OR EMAIL BMW AT CUSTOMERRELATIONS@BMWUSA.COM.
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PE09052 · Motorcycle Stalling
Opened Nov 6, 2009 · Closed Jan 4, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control
THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES MAY STALL DUE TO RESTRICTED AIRFLOW WITHIN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM DURING LOW RPM ENGINE OPERATION, TYPICALLY WHILE SHIFTING AND/OR DECELERATING.BMW IS RECALLING THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES (09V-471) TO UPDATE THE ENGINE MANAGMENT SOFTWARE.ADDITIONALLY, BMW WILL INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2010 K300S/GT MODELS.WITH THAT RECALL, SUBMITTED IN LIEU OF RESPONDING TO OUR INFORMATION REQUEST, THIS PE IS CLOSED.
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