Bmw K1200lt 2004
Model K1200lt made in 2004 by Bmw got 10 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, tires and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, other. The car had one investigation (power train).
Model 2004
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1300204 | 06/01/2004 | 10010441 | Engine resisting throttle input when the engine is started from cold. *tt | 11/23/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-00-021-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10030825 | 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% | 12/07/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||||
| SB-17927831-02 | 02/25/2009 | 10029706 | Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. e series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). no mod | 07/13/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | ||||||
| DP12001 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 01/20/2012 | M/C final drive ball bearing failure | |||
| By letter dated 11-28-2011, christopher d. cimino of edmunds, wa, requested that nhtsa open an investigation into the repeated final drive bearing failure and possibly flawed assembly controls of the final drive unit on bmw k1200lt models...nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) is opening this investigation to examine mr. cimino's allegations and determine whether a safety-related defect trend currently exists involving final drive crown gear ball-bearing assembly failures on the subject motorcycles.the odi report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) number: 10439549 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 29300 | ||
| Bmw 2004 k1200lt motorcycle fule line quick release fiting broke spraying fuel on me while i was driving made out of plastic and will break bmw said there is no recall this is a poor design and will happen again | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/10/2008 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns 2004 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. the motorcycle was in a parked position when the contact observed an excessive amount of fuel leaking. the motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated the failure was contributed to the fuel line. the original fuel line was made of plastic and it was replaced with a steel line. in addition, the throttle cable disengaged from the engine while traveling in traffic. there was an estimated cost of $900.00 for the motorcycle service repair. it has not been repaired . the contact had concerns of the significant safety hazard. the vin was rejected from the system. the failure mileage was 48,000. the failure mileage was 58,000. updated 10/13/09. *lj updated 10/13/09 | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/17/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Tire on motorcycle separated on highway. resulted in loss of control, injured both riders, bike was totaled. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/10/2008 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns 2004 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. the motorcycle was in a parked position when the contact observed an excessive amount of fuel leaking. the motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated the failure was contributed to the fuel line. the original fuel line was made of plastic and it was replaced with a steel line. in addition, the throttle cable disengaged from the engine while traveling in traffic. there was an estimated cost of $900.00 for the motorcycle service repair. it has not been repaired . the contact had concerns of the significant safety hazard. the vin was rejected from the system. the failure mileage was 48,000. the failure mileage was 58,000. updated 10/13/09. *lj updated 10/13/09 | |||