Bmw R1100 S 2001

Model R1100 S made in 2001 by Bmw got 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, fuel system, other. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
00V318000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 01/01/1998 to 07/31/2000V (Vehicle)71811/28/2000MFRBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE10/11/200010/26/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf this were to occur while riding, the rider's balance could be upset and a crash and personal injury could result.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwner 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
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
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SB-00-021-0711/01/200710030825Bmw 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

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PE03054BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE12/01/200301/23/2004FUEL LINE LEAKAGE04V028000
 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.