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39 reports6,700 miles · Sep 22, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UPON RESTART, IT OPERATED AS NORMAL. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS FAILURE HAD OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND HAD NOT BEEN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UPON RESTART, IT OPERATED AS NORMAL. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS FAILURE HAD OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 6,700.
NHTSA ODI #10357003
3,000 miles · Jun 21, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW MOTORCYCLE K1300 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING GEARS, MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT CONTACTED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW MOTORCYCLE K1300 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING GEARS, MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,380. UPDATED 8/2/10 *CN UPDATED 08/09/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10339339
5,000 miles · Jun 21, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
BMW ISSUED RECALL FOR 2009 K1300GT (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V471000). HAD SERVICE DONE TWO WEEKS AGO BUT STALLING ISSUE STILL HAPPENS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10339290
1,000 miles · Dec 16, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE. WHEN DOWN-SHIFTING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE CURRENT WAS 1,500.
NHTSA ODI #10296118
1,500 miles · Dec 12, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
2009 BMW K 1300 GT MOTORCYCLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED AT SLOW SPEEDS. SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10295472
3,500 miles · Nov 14, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
I OWN A 2009 BMW K 1300 GT. I RIDE EXTENSIVELY AND AM EXPERIENCING STALLING WHEN DECELERATING OR COMING TO A STOP. THE STALLING SEEMS TO OCCUR MOST FREQUENTLY WITH THE CLUTCH IN AND THE BIKE WARM. IT IS ERRATIC AND HAS OCCURRED 30 TIMES OVER THE SUMMER. NOW THAT IT IS COOLER THE STALLING IS LESS FREQUENT. WHEN THIS OCCURS…
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I OWN A 2009 BMW K 1300 GT. I RIDE EXTENSIVELY AND AM EXPERIENCING STALLING WHEN DECELERATING OR COMING TO A STOP. THE STALLING SEEMS TO OCCUR MOST FREQUENTLY WITH THE CLUTCH IN AND THE BIKE WARM. IT IS ERRATIC AND HAS OCCURRED 30 TIMES OVER THE SUMMER. NOW THAT IT IS COOLER THE STALLING IS LESS FREQUENT. WHEN THIS OCCURS MY BRAKING SERVO AND LIGHTS GO OUT. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT NIGHT AT STOP LIGHTS WHEREAS THE SURPRISE STALL CAUSES FUMBLING TO RESTART PLUS I AM NOT AS VISIBLE TO OTHER VEHICLES WHICH IS A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN IT OCCURS. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE STALLING DURING MY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC COMMUTE ON A 55 MPH ROAD WITH STOP LIGHTS. I WAS AGAIN VULNERABLE BECAUSE I PRESENTED A HAZARD BY IMMOBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS. WHEN STALLED SEVERAL MIND SEQUENCES OCCUR THAT TAKE YOUR FOCUS OFF THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT ON THE HIGHWAY......"THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, WHAT HAPPENED, NO FUEL? ACCIDENTAL KILL SWITCH BUMP? ELECTRICAL FAILURE. TRY TO RESTART" I HAVE TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE TO MY DEALER WHO STATED THAT BMW WAS "AWARE" AND MOST CERTAINLY WORKING ON IT. THERE IS NO OFFICIAL RECOGNITION BY BMW OF THE PROBLEM. THEY DID A COMPUTER CHECK, DID SOME FUEL TWEAKS TO NO AVAIL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10292132
2,000 miles · Nov 5, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
MOTORCYCLE STALLS OFTEN WHILE DOWNSHIFTING TO 1ST GEAR. I COMPLAINED TO MY DEALER AS MOTORCYCLE IS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY COULD NOT FIND A FAULT. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAYS THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OTHER PERSONS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT "BMW IS WORKING ON IT". *TR
NHTSA ODI #10291176
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
NHTSA ODI #10290198
Official recalls
4Oct 8, 2010
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.
Dec 10, 2009
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.
Sep 29, 2009
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.
Jun 8, 2009
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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