440,000 R1200/R1250 GS Model Service Campaign

exgman · Jul 26, 2022

I received an email this morning regarding a very substantial recall of GS models from 2013 to the present. It also seems to apply to RT models. Here is the blurb I received via email: https://www.visordown.com/news/indu...campaign-440000-r-1200-gs-and-r-1250-gs-bikes

52184 · Jul 26, 2022

Every article I’ve read so far on this issue has referenced it as a service campaign, not a recall. As a service campaign, it is something to be addressed as bikes come in for other routine service and not an issue requiring scheduling an appointment with a dealer.

IIRC letters are not mailed to owners on service campaigns, only on actual recalls—where they are required by federal agencies.

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DeVern

exgman · Jul 26, 2022

You're right DeVern. I pulled the trigger too quickly. "Service Campaign" it is. The NHTSA recall website is silent on this issue. Mea Culpa...

Omega Man · Jul 26, 2022

Still seems like a good idea to check into it “campaign” or “recall”.

Ongoing thread in Wetheads here-

https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthrea...retrofitted-on-a-total-of-440-000-motorcycles

OM

globalrider · Aug 4, 2022

GTRider said:
As a service campaign, it is something to be addressed as bikes come in for other routine service and not an issue requiring scheduling an appointment with a dealer.

So how is this addressed if your bike never goes into the dealer as I do ALL maintenance and repairs to my two and four wheeled vehicles? Will they hand out the parts and instructions for free?

jkjohnson · Aug 4, 2022

Definite problem

It definitely a problem in that it was not required in the usual servicing schedule. A significant oops for BMW. I am surprised that it took so long for them to add it to the service routine. In my case, at 25k miles, I couldn't get the rear unit separated from the driveshaft due to rusty splines. Took it to dealer and they used a bigger hammer, lubed it, replaced the rubber flex coupling. Bunch of accumulated stuff in housing that was also removed.

crna59 · Aug 4, 2022

I have a Dec '21 build and it was done by the factory.

lkchris · Aug 30, 2022

GlobalRider said:
So how is this addressed if your bike never goes into the dealer as I do ALL maintenance and repairs to my two and four wheeled vehicles? Will they hand out the parts and instructions for free?

You get to go to your dealer and schedule and pay for a regular service.

While they have your bike, they will perform this service action for no additional charge.

Since it is NOT a government mandated recall, they are not obligated to do anything else.

globalrider · Aug 30, 2022

lkchris said:
You get to go to your dealer and schedule and pay for a regular service.

That'll be the day.

I'll pass on the FREE upgrade that a lack of engineering should have taken care of.

lkraus · Aug 30, 2022

My understanding is that bikes over 36,000 miles get a new driveshaft.

Under 36,000 miles, grease the splines yourself and forget about it.

Over 36,000, schedule something simple and cheap (reset the service light?) and let them replace the driveshaft.

60aviator · Aug 30, 2022

lkraus said:
My understanding is that bikes over 36,000 miles get a new driveshaft.

Under 36,000 miles, grease the splines yourself and forget about it.

Over 36,000, schedule something simple and cheap (reset the service light?) and let them replace the driveshaft.

Had my 2017 GSA done 2 weeks ago. New drive shaft (I have 72,000 miles) and the vent installed that no one can explain how it works. Under 36,000 they use a device to check the shaft for issues and if it finds some they drop the rear drive. Call your dealer and I am sure they can find a reason for your visit then do the Service Campaign.

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