Bmw K1200rs 1999
Model K1200rs made in 1999 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V264000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 02/01/1997 to 08/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2368 | 10/13/2000 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 09/12/2000 | 09/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. a spring-loaded thermostatic element in the oil thermostat housing is held in place by a cover that is retained by a snap ring. the snap ring may not have been properly installed during production. during vehicle operation, the snap ring could unseat, allowing the cover to loosen or detach, resulting in loss of the entire oil volume. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Engine damage could occur if the engine is not immediately switched off. in addition, oil could travel along the engine cover and ultimately contact the rear tire, reducing its traction and affecting the stability of the motorcycle, possibly resulting in a crash and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the snap ring installation and if the snap ring is not fully seated, the complete oil pump intermediate flange will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 13, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 10/11/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2099 | |
| Rear drive unit bearing and seal failed. this bearing supports the entire bike. when seal failed it dumped rear drive oil all over the rear brakes and rear tire. if i had been in a busy area and couldn't have gotten stopped as quickly as i did this could easily have caused a wreck. dt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/10/2003 | 6994 | 1 | 06/18/1999 |
| Rear brake caliper, i believe, failed to release on my 1999 bmw k1200rs motorcycle causing the brake to severely overheat causing a fire on the final drive protective boot and the abs sensor wire. damage is approximately $1000. brake fluid was changed by bmw dealer (touring sport, inc. greenville, sc) april 2, 2002. motorcycle is always stored in a modern attached garage with my cars.*ak | |||