Bmw R1100 S 1999
Model R1100 S made in 1999 by Bmw got 4 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering, wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1999
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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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V272000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 04/01/1998 to 04/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1090 | 10/16/2001 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/24/2001 | 09/05/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the flexible fuel hose leading from the fuel distributor can chafe against the rigid lines of the fuel feed and the return lines. continued chafing of the flexible fuel hose can lead to fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence on an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the right side flexible hose with one with a braided cover to prevent chafing. owner notification began october 16, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 98V294000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 04/01/1998 to 11/01/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 700 | 04/01/1999 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 11/10/1998 | 11/30/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. if the engine backfires during the starting process, it is possible for either throttle body to loosen in its mount, or to disconnect from its mount. if this happens, the fuel line could be damaged or the line and injector could separate from each other, causing fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel distribution unit. in addition, the connection between the throttle body and the air inlet tube will be secured with two screws to prevent damage to the hose or injector should a backfire occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 1, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V144000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 04/01/1998 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 474 | 09/11/2000 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/18/2000 | 05/22/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. due to use of an incorrect thread-locking material in production, it is possible for the rear brake linkage ball end, which is screwed into the rear brake lever, to loosen and eventually detach from the lever. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the rear brake could no longer be applied, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the brake linkage ball end from the brake lever and reinstall it with a different thread-locking compound, to prevent the ball end from loosening. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 11, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V318000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1998 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 718 | 11/28/2000 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 10/11/2000 | 10/26/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with high-mounted handlebars. the high-mounted handlebars are position on top of the upper fork clamp and are clamped to the top of each upper fork tube. it is possible for a handlebar to rotate forward. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur while riding, the rider's balance could be upset and a crash and personal injury could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will degrease the clamping connection parts, rework the positioning tab (if necessary) to fit properly in the corresponding gap in the upper fork clamp, and reset the torque of the clamping connections. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 28, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 1 | 04/15/1999 | ||
| Front wheel rim is made of aluminum which is too soft and not properly designed for road stress and was bent by mild impact with road debris causing tire to deflate and vehicle to become uncontrollable. nlm | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 09/18/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 1 | 04/15/1999 | ||
| Front wheel rim is made of aluminum which is too soft and not properly designed for road stress and was bent by mild impact with road debris causing tire to deflate and vehicle to become uncontrollable. nlm | |||