Bmw K1200lt 1999-2009
Model K1200lt made by Bmw got 1 investigation as well as 19 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (power train).
Car model
| Name | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bmw K1200lt 1999 | 4 | 1 | 69 |
| Bmw K1200lt 2000 | 5 | 2 | 64 |
| Bmw K1200lt 2001 | 4 | 2 | 29 |
| Bmw K1200lt 2002 | 4 | 1 | 37 |
| Bmw K1200lt 2003 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| Bmw K1200lt 2004 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| Bmw K1200lt 2009 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0000100011 | 03/22/2000 | 611185 | Information regarding new electrical circuit diagrams for various model motorcycles. *tt | 05/31/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 6100100001 | 02/02/2000 | 611124 | Concerns with the battery discharging when the engine is switched off after approximtely 4 days without starting the motorcycle. continued attempts to start the motorcycle under these circumstances could result in damage to the starter | 05/30/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 2900 | 07/08/1999 | 608296 | This topic describes the method of checking engine oil levels. *tt | 11/18/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 71062001013 | 06/01/2001 | 622280 | Information regarding the new comsystem communication systems for today's motorcyclist. *tt | 10/16/2001 | |
| 2868 | 02/17/1999 | 604624 | Shipment information for bmw lifting crane. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 2883 | 04/13/1999 | 604905 | Subject on warranty parts return - shipping instructions for cd players. *tt | 05/19/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 3400103009 | 03/01/2003 | 10002308 | Rear brake noise. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 3400303 | 04/01/2003 | 10001495 | Modifications to integral anti-lock brake system (abs) modulators. *tt | 06/04/2003 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 2867 | 02/19/1999 | 604625 | Adjusting handlebar torque setting. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 4600300009 | 02/29/2000 | 611196 | Information on the recent production of the chassis protection components packaged with the crated motorcycle. the installation of the chassis protection parts will prevent the center stand from scraping when driving over raised curbs. | 05/31/2000 | |
| 2878R | 03/29/1999 | 604906 | Subject regarding 1200 lt gear shift footlever / headlight adjustment / fairing noise. *tt | 05/19/1999 | |
| #2852R | 12/30/1998 | 604052 | Subject on new model training - revised. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 2895R | 06/16/1999 | 2895 | 606137 | Information regarding tightening fastener or front trailing arm. *tt | 08/10/1999 |
| TIRES | |||||
| 3600100003 | 03/20/2000 | 611192 | Information on approved tires for bmw motorcycles. *tt | 05/31/2000 | |
| 2897 | 06/10/1999 | 606129 | Subject regarding dunlop tire identification. *tt | 08/10/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 4600400017 | 03/28/2000 | 614295 | Subject regarding the tool kit hold coming loose in the saddle bag. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 3200103 | 02/01/2003 | 10001080 | Throttle action stiff. *tt | 04/14/2003 | |
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 | ||||||