Bmw R1150gs 2000
Model R1150gs made in 2000 by Bmw got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, fuel system, other. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 2000
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
01V246000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 05/01/1999 to 06/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 2997 | 12/18/2001 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/31/2001 | 07/31/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the distance between the brake line and the speedometer drive cable could be too small. due to compression and rebound of the fork, the speedometer cable could contact and chafe the brake line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Brake fluid leakage could occur, resulting in a loss of front braking capability. if this happened, depending on traffic conditions and the rider's reactions, a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will measure the distance between the front brake line and speedometer cable. the brake line will be replaced if the distance to the speedometer cable is found to be too small or if it is damaged. a new protective sleeve will be installed in the speedometer cable near the front fender. owner notification began december 18, 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). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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 |
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POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
10/16/2003 | 1 | ||
Rear end, final drive failure on 2000 bmw r1150gs motorcycle. *la | |||
03/01/2003 | 35000 | 1 | 05/30/2000 |
I had a final drive bearing failure in my bmw 2000 r1150gs motorcycle at 35,000 miles. it was repaired under warranty, next time it will not be. this problem is happening far to frequently on low mileage bikes of several models. *la | |||
TIRES | |||
10/24/2001 | 2 | ||
Consumer states that there is a 3/4 inch split that appears at the base of eact of the smallest tread blocks on the left side of the tire only, the split goes all the way to the casing of the tire, dunlop trailmax d604f, 110-80r-19, dot number dk8n5nt. *slc |