Bmw R1200 Cl
Model R1200 Cl made by Bmw got 13 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and fuel system, other.
Model 2004
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/22/2013 | 4200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl. the contact stated that he noticed an abnormal substance on the ground near the vehicle. upon further inspection of the vehicle, he discovered that the fuel connector was fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the failure mileage was 4,200. | |||
| 01/22/2013 | 4200 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl. the contact stated that he noticed an abnormal substance on the ground near the vehicle. upon further inspection of the vehicle, he discovered that the fuel connector was fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the failure mileage was 4,200. kmj | |||
| 01/22/2013 | 4200 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 c. the contact stated that he noticed liquid on the ground. the contact looked at the vehicle and noticed that the fuel connector was broke. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 4,200. ap | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/24/2011 | 17000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl motorcycle. the contact stated that there was a defect in the quick connect fuel line, causing the fuel to leak from from the line. the manufacturer was contacted and requested that the contact take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 17,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 05/24/2011 | 17000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl. the contact stated that there is a defect in the quick connect fuel line, causing the fuel to leak from out of the line. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was contacted and requested that the contact take it to their office for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 17,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 03/18/2010 | 13859 | ||
| The quick connect fuel line coupling on my 2004 bmw r1200clc motorcycle broke spilling gasoline on the exhuast, catalytic converter and rear disc brake while riding on the expressway in good weather. the bike stopped running, leaving me to negotiate a 825 lb. motorcycle to the side of the road with no power and a gasoline soaked rear disc brake. 40 years of cycling experience saved me from what was a dire and life threatening situation. there was a factory recall to replace the o-rings on this coupling, which i did. when i contacted the dealer from which i purchased the motorcycle new about this problem, they informed me that bmw had replaced this plastic part with a metal part in their replacement parts inventory. this part retails for $31.50 and is only for sale. it is also only half of the coupling, the other half still only avilable in plastic. there are two of these couplings in the fuel system. in my discussions with the dealer, i was told this is a common problem in all 2004 bmws, with this essential part failing often. i repaired the fuel line with a brass fuel line fitting. bmw is aware of this problem evidenced by the change in the material that this part now only available in. why has there been no recall on this potentially fatal defect issued by bmw? i still have the failed part. i have also experienced engine failure on this same vehicle when a short in the wiring harness to the fuel pump blows the fuse and the fuel pump stops. this was also described to me as an inherent problem in this motorcycle due to the wiring insulation deteriorating and cracking. this information was passed on to me by the dealer service rep who said he had seen that defect often. this problem has also left me riding a suddenly dead motoccyle several times in heavy traffic. when i contacted bmw about fixing the wiring harness, they were unresponsive to my complaint and dismissive to me personally. i have the e-mails. this motorcycle has 13,859 miles on it and is garage kept. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/23/2009 | 8000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl motorcycle. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. upon further inspection, he noticed gasoline leaking from the vehicle because the fuel line quick-disconnect couplings fractured. the manufacturer would not assist because the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 8,000. | |||
| 07/05/2007 | 37195 | 1 | |
| High pressure fuel connector broke. at 75 mph the bmw quickly disconnected, broke, and the 45 psi of fuel sprayed all over the right side of the motorcycle, my leg and the exhaust. it was this bmw part # 13317659119 that broke. *ak possible fire, burns, death. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 1 | 04/19/2005 | |
| While riding consumers bike caught fire.*ts while riding in a parking lot flame started coming from the left side of the bike. the consumer had to drop the bike and extinguish the fire. it was determined that the oil level glass had melted, drained the oil which caused the fire. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/21/2005 | 500 | 1 | 04/01/2005 |
| Dt: 2004 bmw r1200cl motorcycle, the frame is bending because of the weight pressure on the side stand, metal of frame of vehicle is too weak, causing the frame to bend and twist, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired, and dealer replaced the frame, the problem recurred. the dealer was replacing the second frame. vehicle was still under warranty, the service technicians informed the consumer that there was a possibility that the frame metal could have been tempered incorrectly, the heavy weight of the vehicle caused the consumer to have muscle strain, this did not cause permanent injury or a visit to the doctor. consumer noticed that there were many other consumers with the same complaint online concerning the vehicle. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | GAITHERSBURG | 20879 | BATTLEY CYCLES | |
| NC | RALEIGH | CAPITAL BMW |