Bmw R100rt
Model R100rt made by Bmw got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1988
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V107000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 04/01/1987 to 09/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1122 | 08/12/1991 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/18/1991 | 07/01/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front brake hydraulic line may contact and rub against fuel tank or speedometer cable resulting in scuffing and subsequent wearing on brake lines outer surface which could cause a hydraulic fluid leak. consequence of defect: hydraulic fluid leak due to the damaged lines impairs brake performance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A spiral hose to protect the brake line from contact will be installed, as well as a hose clamp and support, so brake line will not change. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brake lines.vehicle description: large motorcycles. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 10/22/1994 | ||
| After coming out of a curve in the road, the driver and passenger of the motorcycle shifted their weight by sitting up straight, then the driver lost the ability to steer and ran into a fence. the shift in weight caused the front wheel to lift up, and resulted in loss of control. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 10/22/1994 | ||
| After coming out of a curve in the road, the driver and passenger of the motorcycle shifted their weight by sitting up straight, then the driver lost the ability to steer and ran into a fence. the shift in weight caused the front wheel to lift up, and resulted in loss of control. | |||