Bmw R 1200 C

Model R 1200 C made by Bmw got 6 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other and power train.

R 1200 c year 9999

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 9999

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	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
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
2785RR	09/08/1997	605484	Subject on special clutch and brake lever action. *tt	06/15/2000
SEATS - MOTORCYCLE
5200101007	01/17/2001	616680	There is the possibility of the spring bracket supporting the combination rider backrest / passenger seat pad breaking if overloaded. this recall campaign involves replacing the backrest / seat bracket. *tt	03/08/2001

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/01/2004		1
	Problems with vibrations with motorcycle. mr there was an excessive engine vibration which caused the vehicle to become unrideable. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer for repairs, but the vibration still existed. the vehicle was still under warranty. the consumer request that the vehicle be repaired. (vehicle year/2001) sc *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10/05/2012	57000	1
	The tail, rear brake and tag light became intermittent. upon dis-assembly, it is discovered that the plastic reflector that holds the two light bulbs that perform these functions is heat-cracked to such an extent that the tag light bulb, (halogen), is no longer contacting it's power source and is melted into the reflector so that it cannot be removed. the plastic that holds the tail/brake light bulb, (incandescent), is cracked and causing intermittent function of that bulb. when researching this problem with other owners of this make and model, it is discovered that it is pervasive on this model of motorcycle, does not occur for a number of years after manufacture, has caused extensive frustration and endangerment of riders, and cannot be solved simply. replacing the plastic reflector would solve the problem, but bmw doesn't list or sell the part. the owner is forced to redesign the reflector in metal to accept an led or lower wattage bulb, or buy an entire rear lighting assembly for over $400. led's can be a problem because they can interfere with the electronics on the abs brake system causing it to become disabled. lower wattage is a problem because the purpose of illumination is to be seen. $400 for a light bulb socket is a problem, especially when the problem will simply re-occur somewhere down the road and cause a rear-end collision. i don't see the upside of bmw's under-handed attempt to save euro's by using cheap parts at the risk of their constituent's lives. *tr
10/05/2012	57000
	The tail, rear brake and tag light became intermittent. upon dis-assembly, it is discovered that the plastic reflector that holds the two light bulbs that perform these functions is heat-cracked to such an extent that the tag light bulb, (halogen), is no longer contacting it's power source and is melted into the reflector so that it cannot be removed. the plastic that holds the tail/brake light bulb, (incandescent), is cracked and causing intermittent function of that bulb. when researching this problem with other owners of this make and model, it is discovered that it is pervasive on this model of motorcycle, does not occur for a number of years after manufacture, has caused extensive frustration and endangerment of riders, and cannot be solved simply. replacing the plastic reflector would solve the problem, but bmw doesn't list or sell the part. the owner is forced to redesign the reflector in metal to accept an led or lower wattage bulb, or buy an entire rear lighting assembly for over $400. led's can be a problem because they can interfere with the electronics on the abs brake system causing it to become disabled. lower wattage is a problem because the purpose of illumination is to be seen. $400 for a light bulb socket is a problem, especially when the problem will simply re-occur somewhere down the road and cause a rear-end collision. i don't see the upside of bmw's under-handed attempt to save euro's by using cheap parts at the risk of their constituent's lives.

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State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
NJ	WESTWOOD	07675	BMW NORTH AMERICA