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2003 BMW F 800 GS Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletin information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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