Bmw R1150gs 2001

Model R1150gs made in 2001 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . 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 .

R1150gs year 2001

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2001

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
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	Item no.	Summary	Added
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
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
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
07/27/2001	43000	1	10/31/2000
	Bmw motorcycle rear drive failure, could lead to catastrophic crash if rear wheel locks up. drive failed with no advance symptoms. drive rebuilt.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
05/20/2003	31000	1	10/27/2000
	Rear drive (wheel) bearing failure. this is the only suport bearing for the wheel.*ak

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
WA	SEATTLE	98155	RIDE WEST BMW	206 527-5511