Bmw R 1100 S

Model R 1100 S made by Bmw got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, exterior lighting and fuel system, other. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02V319000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 09/01/2002 to 10/31/2002V (Vehicle)51512/05/2002MFRBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE11/27/200212/10/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcycles, it is possible that the 3rd and 4th transmission gear (shift) wheels may not be securely seated on the intermediate shaft. consequently, when attempting to shift from 5th to 6th gear, engagement of the two gears may occur simultaneously.
Consequence SummaryIf this happens, the gear wheels could crack resulting in a loss of transmission capability, or, a lock of transmission could occur. the rear wheel could lock which, depending upon traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reaction, could affect the stability of the motorcycle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace the transmission gear box if necessary. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002. 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 #4.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
120010403/01/200410007038Introduction of the new elast alternator drive belt and alternator pulley with freewheel. bmw r1100s, r1150r, r1150gs, r1150rs, and r1150rt. *tt05/24/2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Ready04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm04/27/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SB-00-021-0711/01/200710030825Bmw 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

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PE03054BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE12/01/200301/23/2004FUEL LINE LEAKAGE04V028000
 Bmw is conducting a recall (04v-028).an information request(ir)response was not received. upon bmw's receipt of the ir, and after discussions with odi, bmwdetermined that a recall was necessary. on certain motorcycles, the o-ring contained within the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged.further, there is also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can also result in a small fuel leak.dealers will inspect, and if necessary, adjust all crimp-type hose clamps.also all fuel line quick-disconnect couplings will be inspected.if a leak is detected, the quick-disconnect o-ring will be replaced.if damaged, the coupling will be replaced.owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
07/29/20037001
 Both front turn signal lenses came off. my motorcycle is a 2003 bmw r1200c phoenix.*ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NCGREENSBOROCAROLINA BMW