Whats the real deal with these F800GS recalls??

The Griz · 03-27-2009, 10:03 PM

The tenth number in my VIN is a 9 which supposedly indicates that it's a "Model Year 2009". However, by the VIN it also says "MFD: 0908", meaning it was manufactured in Sept. of 2008, right? The question is, do I need to worry about these recalls? Do they apply to my bike?

Firefight911 · 03-27-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Griz

The tenth number in my VIN is a 9 which supposedly indicates that it's a "Model Year 2009". However, by the VIN it also says "MFD: 0908", meaning it was manufactured in Sept. of 2008, right? The question is, do I need to worry about these recalls? Do they apply to my bike?

One of a couple things you can do;

1) Run outside and yell, "The sky is falling . . ."

2) Await the notice form BMW that your vehicle is a part of a recall.

3) Call your dealer and inquire.

4) Go ride your darn bike and quit making a mountain out of a mole hole.

5) Continue to stir the pot and hope others will join your band wagon espousing the nerve of BMW to "not get it right", or "I'll never buy one of those again", or "I can't believe the engineers could possibly . . ."

You get the idea.

Now, quit

and getting all

. Go

and

Bigem · 03-27-2009, 10:40 PM

3) Call your dealer and inquire.

marty hill · 03-28-2009, 04:29 AM

Ask the dealer...what a interesting idea.

Roadscum · 03-28-2009, 06:44 AM

OR..... sell that piece of junk then you've got no worries mate.

nat_han · 03-28-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadscum

OR..... sell that piece of junk then you've got no worries mate.

if you cant help, don't post!

marty hill · 03-28-2009, 07:52 AM

I thought his reply was quite helpful...considering the original question.

nat_han · 03-28-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by marty hill

I thought his reply was quite helpful...considering the original question.

he was just trying to ask for information for the recalls for his bike. give him a break will you?
lots of oldies cant grow older gracefully..

The Griz · 03-28-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nat_han

he was just trying to ask for information for the recalls for his bike. give him a break will you?
lots of oldies cant grow older gracefully..

+1

The Griz · 03-28-2009, 10:11 AM

Although..... calling the dealer was good advice!

I got it figured out. They informed me that that front axle tube recall is definitely for 08 MODEL YEAR bikes. Not 09 MODEL YEAR bikes. Regardless of when the bike was manufactured. The axle recall is for bikes that were manufactured to 08 MODEL YEAR specifications.

FYI: It's important to note that the only bulletin out on the 09 MODEL YEAR bikes is a coolant line replacement.

DiabloBlanco · 03-28-2009, 11:14 AM

Yeah Grizzles, mine is an '09, even though I bought it in Oct '08. It's just like the world of automobiles, where the 2010 models will be out in april of '09. Or when I got my April/May issue of a magazine last week. Totally makes sense, yeah? And winter better get its ass out the door! This pretend to get warm for a day and then cold for a week thing is BS! Damned if I don't ride tomorrow. 46 is good enough for me.

Bike4Fun · 03-28-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Griz

Although..... calling the dealer was good advice!

I got it figured out. They informed me that that front axle tube recall is definitely for 08 MODEL YEAR bikes. Not 09 MODEL YEAR bikes. Regardless of when the bike was manufactured. The axle recall is for bikes that were manufactured to 08 MODEL YEAR specifications.

FYI: It's important to note that the only bulletin out on the 09 MODEL YEAR bikes is a coolant line replacement.

Bless you my son!

Can we close this chapter now?

The Griz · 03-28-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DiabloBlanco

Yeah Grizzles, mine is an '09, even though I bought it in Oct '08. It's just like the world of automobiles, where the 2010 models will be out in april of '09. Or when I got my April/May issue of a magazine last week. Totally makes sense, yeah? And winter better get its ass out the door! This pretend to get warm for a day and then cold for a week thing is BS! Damned if I don't ride tomorrow. 46 is good enough for me.

I'm getting fed up with this weather too! I'm going to go ride as soon as my schedule permits.

rockinrog · 03-28-2009, 01:52 PM

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FYI: It's important to note that the only bulletin out on the 09 MODEL YEAR bikes is a coolant line replacement.[/quote]

I have a Recall/campaign for Chain Sprocket fasteners sent to me by BMW.

huckleberry · 03-28-2009, 02:09 PM

sproket bolts , discbolts,and caliper bolts too!! i think there was something else also but i didn't get it

03-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#1
The Griz ^OP North Forest Rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 3,622	Whats the real deal with these F800GS recalls?? The tenth number in my VIN is a 9 which supposedly indicates that it's a "Model Year 2009". However, by the VIN it also says "MFD: 0908", meaning it was manufactured in Sept. of 2008, right? The question is, do I need to worry about these recalls? Do they apply to my bike? __________________ PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDERS MC 2013 KTM 300 XCW 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R

03-27-2009, 10:40 PM	#3
Bigem Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Qld Oddometer: 2,366	3) Call your dealer and inquire. __________________ "I'm a thousand miles from nowhere, Time don't matter to me, Cause I'm a thousand miles from nowhere, And there's no place I'd rather be!!

03-28-2009, 04:29 AM	#4
marty hill The Energizer Bunny Joined: Nov 2003 Location: marietta, ga. Oddometer: 3,793	Ask the dealer...what a interesting idea. __________________ ride till you can't. 1200GS black Cagiva Gran Canyon Italiano/rosso

03-28-2009, 07:52 AM	#7
marty hill The Energizer Bunny Joined: Nov 2003 Location: marietta, ga. Oddometer: 3,793	I thought his reply was quite helpful...considering the original question. __________________ ride till you can't. 1200GS black Cagiva Gran Canyon Italiano/rosso

03-28-2009, 10:11 AM	#10
The Griz ^OP North Forest Rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 3,622	Although..... calling the dealer was good advice! I got it figured out. They informed me that that front axle tube recall is definitely for 08 MODEL YEAR bikes. Not 09 MODEL YEAR bikes. Regardless of when the bike was manufactured. The axle recall is for bikes that were manufactured to 08 MODEL YEAR specifications. FYI: It's important to note that the only bulletin out on the 09 MODEL YEAR bikes is a coolant line replacement. __________________ PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDERS MC 2013 KTM 300 XCW 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R

03-28-2009, 06:44 AM	#5
Roadscum Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: SW Florida Oddometer: 879	OR..... sell that piece of junk then you've got no worries mate.

03-28-2009, 11:14 AM	#11
DiabloBlanco Intl' Hops Inspector Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 301	Yeah Grizzles, mine is an '09, even though I bought it in Oct '08. It's just like the world of automobiles, where the 2010 models will be out in april of '09. Or when I got my April/May issue of a magazine last week. Totally makes sense, yeah? And winter better get its ass out the door! This pretend to get warm for a day and then cold for a week thing is BS! Damned if I don't ride tomorrow. 46 is good enough for me. __________________ -Jordan- Summer 09 Venezuela to Minnesota: Summer http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449804 The goal of course is everywhere US (MN, WI, IA, KS, OK, MO, TX), Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela. 11 down, 184 to go.

03-28-2009, 01:52 PM	#14
rockinrog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA Oddometer: 2,490	Chain Sprocket Fasteners . FYI: It's important to note that the only bulletin out on the 09 MODEL YEAR bikes is a coolant line replacement.[/quote] I have a Recall/campaign for Chain Sprocket fasteners sent to me by BMW.

03-28-2009, 02:09 PM	#15
huckleberry BACK ROAD BOMBER Joined: Sep 2008 Location: N.E. Pa. Oddometer: 1,105	sproket bolts , discbolts,and caliper bolts too!! i think there was something else also but i didn't get it __________________ “An adventure is misery and discomfort, relived in the safety of reminiscence.” Marco Polo 09 F 650 GS twin XR 400 Beta Techno

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