Bmw R Series 2004
Model R Series made in 2004 by Bmw got 9 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, fuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2004
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V028000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 05/01/2000 to 12/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 39000 | 04/30/2004 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/15/2004 | 01/21/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the o-ring in fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged and lead to a fuel leak. there is also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can result in a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 began on april 30, 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 3300104 | 03/01/2004 | 10007036 | Sealing o-ring used for the iabs sensor in the rear drive housing may have been damaged during its installation at production resulting in a possible leak. bmw r1200 gs. *tt | 05/24/2004 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 2003 | 11/20/2003 | 10005339 | Bmw motorcycle product planning for the new 2004 r1200c. *tt | 02/23/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE07031 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/21/2007 | 10/23/2007 | MOTORCYCLE FIRES | ||
| Unlike most motorcycles, where a sight glass is used to determine engine oil level, the subject, air-cooled, motorcycles are built by bmw with a polymer (plastic) sight glass that, in some instances, melts due to high engine/oil temperature.this typically occurs when the motorcycle is operated contrary to bmw's owner manual admonition: warning:do not keep the engine running while the motorcycle is at a standstill -- risk of overheating and fire.each of the alleged fires occurred while the motorcycle was parked and idling.odi is unaware of any structure fires where a melted sight glass is the root cause.of the eight known fires, one occurred in 2000, three in 2004 and again in 2005, and one in february, 2007.the subject vehicles do not have an elevated fire-related insurance claims history. based on the low incidence rate, it appears bmw's warning is effective and no defect trend is identified.further use of agency resources appears unwarranted.this investigation's closing does not constitute a nhtsa finding that no safety-related defect exists and we reserve the right to take further action if warranted. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE03054 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 12/01/2003 | 01/23/2004 | FUEL LINE LEAKAGE | 04V028000 | |
| 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 1075 | 1 | 01/29/2004 |
| Right rear turn signal stem just feel off near the signal light. plastic just broke after a 175 mile ride to ridgeway colorado. less than a 32nd off an inch keeping it in place. had to finish the last 60 miles with out it.*ak | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw r-series. the contact stated that he smelled fuel being emitted from the vehicle while it was parked in a residential garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the o-ring in the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact was then informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the manufacturer was notified but advised the contact that his vin was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. the failure and current mileage was 20,000. kmj | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bayerische motoren werke r-series. the contact stated that he smelled fuel in the garage where the vehicle was parked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and was informed the o-ring in fuel line quick-disconnect coupling would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact was then informed of a recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the manufacturer was notified but stated his vin was not included and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was 20,000. dt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/21/2011 | 6964 | ||
| While driving on the highway (in a work zone), fuel began spraying from the right side of the motorcycle and the vehicle lost power. after pulling to the shoulder of the road and turning the vehicle off, gasoline continued to leak onto the hot exhaust pipes and vaporized into a cloud of smoke. fortunately, the leaking fuel did not ignite. the vehicle was towed to an authorized bmw repair facility where it was determined that the male side of the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling had cracked. the original part is made out of plastic but the replacement part has been upgraded to metal. nhtsa campaign id number 04v028000 addresses a similar problem with this same component, however, it does not include all vehicles with the plastic fuel line quick-disconnect coupling. this recall campaign should be expanded to include all vehicles with the plastic fuel line quick-disconnect coupling. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 33000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 r1150 gs adventure. the contact stated that the vehicle was in first gear and when they got to 40 mph and tried shifting into second gear to accelerate, they heard a grinding sound. the contact tried to shift and back up, but the gringing continued. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the spline input shaft had severe wear and had to be replaced. the clutch plate was stripped out as well. the failure mileage and current mileages were 33,000.rl | |||