Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw r1200 gs adventure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v438000(suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The worst 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure problems
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Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V060000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V481000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
- Risk
- If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V438000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 33
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models
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- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted.
- Multiple factors may
- Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special...
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control...
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle...
- The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button
What 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall campaign no. 17v‑438: front fork received a safety recall in august 2017 contacted my bmw dealership and they said that they where not expecting the part from bmw any time soon to do the repair? Mid octobre know and still no results! How important must this be for bmw to take action? Thanks for looking into this.
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Questions about the 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
Is the 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, fewer than a typical R 1200 GS Adventure model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?
Suspension, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, equipment and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V438000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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