Bmw R 1150 Rt

Model R 1150 Rt made by Bmw got 9 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
08/02/200415840110/01/2003
 Actual model is rt1150p not listed on model list. altenator belt broke, causing altenator failure and low voltage which negated power brakes leaving me with residual braking about 40% of normal breaking at best. i was unable to stop and rolled in front of oncoming truck who was able to avoid me by slowing and going around. dealer replaced belt and altenator. this does not mean it wont happen again however. the owners manual even explains power loss to brakes calling it residual braking. the manual says apply more pressure to the brake lever, set them so you have more leverage on them, and ride in a defensive position. a little tough to do when you are exiting the freeway, stopping for a red light or pulling up to a driveway to enter traffic. losing your breaking effeciency because of electronic failure is not acceptable for law enforcement or civilian use.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
03/29/200411511812/29/2002
 Stalling while riding in the rain. would restart after waiting a few moments. happened at least 8 times. dealer could not find problem. then, while riding in traffic during dry weather stalled and would not restart. towed to dealer. ignition coil replaced.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09/23/200617200101/11/2005
 During normal operation of the vehicle, the headlights went out completely, leaving only the fog lights to get me home. dealer replaced the head lamp assembly under warranty.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
04/09/200411511112/29/2002
 Recall remedy failure. 04v-028. dealer re-crimped the crimp clamps per bmw's instructions. still leaked substantially at 4.2 bar when system pressure-checked. some concern that plastic components deform preventing full crimp clamp load. replaced oe crimp clamps with ealier version, oe, screw clamps.*ak
STRUCTURE
01/01/201045000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 bmw r1150rt (n/a). while starting the vehicle the kickstand bent and the vehicle fell over. the vehicle was taken home where he repaired it himself. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. sm.
SUSPENSION
05/30/2003600105/30/2003
 2003 bmw r 1150 rt motorcycle pulls to the right, i feel this is a safety hazard if you do not keep pressure to the left on the handle bars it will lean itself to the right and run off the road. also it has excessive tire wear. i spoke with bmw and they said this is a characteristic of these bikes.*ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CASACRAMENTOA&S BMW
GAMARIETTA30060BMW MOTORCYCLES OF ALANTA866-984-9844
MDGAITHERSBURG20879BATTLEY CYCLE301-948-4581
SCGREENVILLE29607TOURING SPORT BMW