Bmw R850 R

Model R850 R made by Bmw got 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION
04V235000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 10/01/2003 to 11/30/2003V (Vehicle)8406/01/2004MFRBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE05/19/200405/26/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcycles, the front spring strut upper stud bolt weld can fail. this could cause the bolt to break.
Consequence SummaryIf this happens, the rider may not be able to control the motorcycle, which could cause a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the front spring strut. the recall began during june 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-331-1117.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

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