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2008 BMW R 1200 GS recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS, newest first.

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3 recalls on record for the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS. The most recent was on March 11, 2015. Owners also sent NHTSA 14 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: fuel system, gasoline (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), wheels (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

14 complaints about the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 1 mention a crash.

  • Fuel/Propulsion System8
  • Fuel System, Gasoline6recall on record
  • Power Train1
  • Vehicle Speed Control1

There is a small plastic cam on the throttle body that gets pulled by the throttle cable to control the butterfly valve. They break easily and cause a loss of power and engine control. I have seen many others posting on…

May 25, 2022 · Vehicle Speed Control

Engine stopped at highway speed. Fuel gauge not working. Dropped bike. *TR

May 10, 2014 · Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2008 BMW R 1200 GS recalls

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