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2003 BMW F 800 GS Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletin information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RECORD_ID: 3387993
NHTSA Item Number: 10201169
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Sep 7, 2021
Bulletin Number: MC55297495
Date Posted: Jul 1, 2021
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to t
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POWER TRAIN
RECORD_ID: 3374642
NHTSA Item Number: 10200257
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Aug 9, 2021
Bulletin Number: MC210221
Date Posted: Jun 24, 2021
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: POWER TRAIN
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
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ENGINE
RECORD_ID: 2083577
NHTSA Item Number: 10149510
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Nov 26, 2018
Bulletin Number: MC1965083203
Date Posted: Apr 1, 2013
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: ENGINE
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: Oil leaking from around the oil sump gasket.
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POWER TRAIN
RECORD_ID: 2047642
NHTSA Item Number: 10147995
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Nov 13, 2018
Bulletin Number: MC53055102
Date Posted: Jan 1, 2014
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: POWER TRAIN
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
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POWER TRAIN
RECORD_ID: 2042499
NHTSA Item Number: 10147915
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Nov 13, 2018
Bulletin Number: MC62332524
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2015
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: POWER TRAIN
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
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EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
RECORD_ID: 2042432
NHTSA Item Number: 10147912
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Nov 13, 2018
Bulletin Number: MC62133778
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2015
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
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EQUIPMENT
RECORD_ID: 2042342
NHTSA Item Number: 10147912
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Nov 13, 2018
Bulletin Number: MC62133778
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2015
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: EQUIPMENT
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
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POWER TRAIN
RECORD_ID: 2042211
NHTSA Item Number: 10147911
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Nov 13, 2018
Bulletin Number: MC59759165
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2015
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: POWER TRAIN
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
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ENGINE
RECORD_ID: 2042143
NHTSA Item Number: 10147911
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Nov 13, 2018
Bulletin Number: MC59759165
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2015
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: ENGINE
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RECORD_ID: 2013764
NHTSA Item Number: 10147122
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Nov 5, 2018
Bulletin Number: MC6100215
Date Posted: Feb 1, 2015
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: Details: BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in the process of assembly, on some motorcycles even though ABS connector (2) was connected to ABS pressure modulator (3), retaining clip (1) is not correctly engaged in the lock (black arrow).
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RECORD_ID: 298502
NHTSA Item Number: 10037025
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Apr 28, 2011
Bulletin Number: SIB-63-02-01
Date Posted: Aug 1, 2010
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP
RECORD_ID: 284093
NHTSA Item Number: 10033130
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Jul 14, 2010
Bulletin Number: SIB-16-02-09
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2009
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASE
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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
RECORD_ID: 265408
NHTSA Item Number: 10030825
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Dec 7, 2009
Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
Date Posted: Nov 1, 2007
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10% CAN HAVE AN ADVE
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM: HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
RECORD_ID: 257260
NHTSA Item Number: 10029624
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Jul 13, 2009
Bulletin Number: TSB-17-001-09
Date Posted: Mar 1, 2009
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM: HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: BMW MOTORCYCLE: THE COOLANT INLET HOSE IS NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE BMW SPECIFICATIONS. ENGINE OPERATION CAN CAUSE THE INLET HOSE TO WIDEN AND BECOME CORRESPONDINGLY SHORTER; OVERTIME THIS CONTRACTION IN LENGTH CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO WORK BACK OFF T
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
RECORD_ID: 251827
NHTSA Item Number: 10028386
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Mar 27, 2009
Bulletin Number: SB-61-003-08
Date Posted: Oct 1, 2008
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: BMW VEHICLES: ROUTING ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE. THE WIRING HARNESS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PERIPHERY PLUG CONNECTION IS MOUNTED ON THE FORK COVER AT THE BOTTOM. *PE
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES
RECORD_ID: 251826
NHTSA Item Number: 10028386
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Mar 27, 2009
Bulletin Number: SB-61-003-08
Date Posted: Oct 1, 2008
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: BMW VEHICLES: ROUTING ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE. THE WIRING HARNESS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PERIPHERY PLUG CONNECTION IS MOUNTED ON THE FORK COVER AT THE BOTTOM. *PE
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: ANTILOCK: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
RECORD_ID: 251825
NHTSA Item Number: 10028386
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Mar 27, 2009
Bulletin Number: SB-61-003-08
Date Posted: Oct 1, 2008
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: ANTILOCK: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: BMW VEHICLES: ROUTING ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE. THE WIRING HARNESS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PERIPHERY PLUG CONNECTION IS MOUNTED ON THE FORK COVER AT THE BOTTOM. *PE
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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
RECORD_ID: 247528
NHTSA Item Number: 10026845
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Dec 30, 2008
Bulletin Number: 13-003-08
Date Posted: Jun 1, 2008
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: BMW MOTORCYCLE: REPLACEMENT OF FUEL-PRESSURE SENSOR. CHECK OF POSITION OF PROTECTIVE FILM (F-800 GS ONLY). *PE
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STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
RECORD_ID: 247567
NHTSA Item Number: 10026845
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
Date Added: Dec 30, 2008
Bulletin Number: 13-003-08
Date Posted: Jun 1, 2008
MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A
COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Make: BMW
Model: F 800 GS
Year: 2003
Component Name: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A
MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A
Summary: BMW MOTORCYCLE: REPLACEMENT OF FUEL-PRESSURE SENSOR. CHECK OF POSITION OF PROTECTIVE FILM (F-800 GS ONLY). *PE


