Bmw R1100 1994
Model R1100 made in 1994 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, suspension.
Model 1994
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 | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
93V134000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 02/01/1993 to 06/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 772 | 09/27/1993 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/13/1993 | 09/02/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The positive battery cable connector may be attached to the positive terminal extension at an angle which may cause contact between the connector and the battery support causing an electrical short. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If an electrical short exists, electrical current can beconducted from the battery support, through the front brake lines to the frame.on motorcycles with anti-lock brakes (abs) this may 1) cause the brake fluid toincrease in temperature which could impair front brake performance; and 2)melt a hole in the fuel tank causing a leak which could result in a fire. onmotorcycles without abs, damage to the circuitry in the electronic enginecontrol unit may occur, causing an irregular-running engine. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Remove the positive terminal extension and attach the positive battery cable connector directly to the battery terminal with a bolt. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: electrical; battery.vehicle description: motorcycle.note: if your motorcycle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreedservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time withoutcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact bmw customerrelations at 1-800-831-1117. also contact the national highway trafficadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
94V119000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 02/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 716 | 11/17/1994 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/28/1994 | 06/29/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain suspension components can loosen when the motorcycle is ridden hard in rough off-road conditions. the right-hand bearing pin in the rear swinging arm and also the lower flange nut on the front strut can both loosen. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can result in reduction of the motorcycle's dynamic stability resulting in loss of control of the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the bearing pin, apply a stronger adhesive and reassemble with an increased torque specification. the flange nut on the front strut will be replaced with a self-tightening nut. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: suspension; motorcycle.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact bmw service center at 1-800-831-1117. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
01/27/1995 | |||
Battery doesn't have enough amps displays false reading on anti lock brake system. tt |