Bmw R 1200 Rt 2009

Model R 1200 Rt made in 2009 by Bmw got 24 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel/propulsion system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10V276000BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC V (Vehicle)1553209/20/2010MFRBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC06/18/201006/21/2010
Defect SummaryBmw is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. the brake lines could be under strain. if the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak.
Consequence SummaryIf this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryBmw will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a sleeve along a portion of the lines free of charge. the safety recall began on september 20, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Ready06/10/2011
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm06/10/2011
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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/01/201213000
 The digital strip fuel guage simply froze in the full position, it no longer registers nor does the miles remaining digital readout.
10/07/201016257
 Side stand interlock switch failure on a 2009 bmw r1200rt motorcycle. the switch is designed to prevent the motorcycle form being driven with the side stand in the down position. the switch on my machine failed with the side stand in the up position and the motorcycle being driven down the road at approximately 40 mph. when the switch failed the motor stopped running, which caused the rear wheel to skid. i was able to pull in the clutch to get out of the rear wheel skid and steer the machine off the road. i was able to by-pass the interlock switch in order to start the machine and ride it home. the only repair would be the replacement of the switch. the problem i have is that once the machine is in gear and moving down the road the failure of this switch should not cause the motor of the motorcycle to stop unexspectedly. the loss of engine power could lead to injury or death. if the switch fails while the machine is being driven down the road it needs to alert the rider of a fault but not stop the motor. if this had happened to me at 60 mph i might not have been able to file this report.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11/20/201258500
 Riding on the interstate with traffic, the fuel gauge began acting erratically, showing more fuel, then less fuel for a few miles before the motorcycle ran out of fuel, almost causing a crash as the engine quit. was able to change lanes and get to the shoulder without a crash. i feel this is a significan safety issue. if the fuel gauge (which is fed data from a faulty fuel strip) reads more fuel than the vehicle actually has, if the engine runs out of fuel and stops, this could be very dangerous in places with high traffic counts and speed.
09/01/201213000
 The digital strip fuel guage simply froze in the full position, it no longer registers nor does the miles remaining digital readout.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/25/201136838
 Tl- the contact owns a 2009 bmw r1200rt. the contact stated the vehicle had a drive shaft failure. the dealer compared it to the drive shaft exploding. the para lever and the boot were destroyed. those are both attached to the frame of the vehicle. the contact described it to the axle on a vehicle. the contact stated this caused the rear wheel to lock up. the dealer stated they have never seen a drive shaft fail like that on a motorcycle. the vehicle was current at the dealer being repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 36,838.rl
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
07/09/201114000
 2009 bmw r1200rt motorcycle rear bearing failure that led to a final drive failure. bike just turned 14000 miles when a grinding noise occured and couldn't figure out where it came from. after stopping for the day, noticed rear wheel had 3/8 inch play and final drive fluid leaked all over rear wheel causing no rear brakes. the bike was trailered home and the entire final drive replaced under warranty. luckily no injuries although no rear brakes. this bike is used on the road for commuting and touring at highway speeds.