2003 BMW R 1150 GS ADVENTURE
2 recalls, 1 complaints - 8 TSBs
03V325000 Aug 26, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO THE MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE REAR BRAKE HOSE, THE HOSE MAY SPLIT OPEN DURING RIDING CONDITIONS IN WHICH A FULL EXTENSION OF THE REAR SUSPENSION OCCURS. IN SOME CASES, THE HOSE MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY TO THE CALIPER AGGRAVATING THE CONDITION.
Consequence
AS A RESULT, A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE PRESSURE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN REAR BRAKE FAILURE. A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE. IT WILL BE REROUTED ON MOTORCYCLES IN WHICH A HOSE OF THE NEW MATERIAL SPECIFICATION HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED. THE BRAKE HOSE WILL BE REPLACED AND REROUTED ON ALL OTHER AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOU... Read more
02V319000 Nov 27, 2002
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE 3RD AND 4TH TRANSMISSION GEAR (SHIFT) WHEELS MAY NOT BE SECURELY SEATED ON THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM 5TH TO 6TH GEAR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TWO GEARS MAY OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE GEAR WHEELS COULD CRACK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TRANSMISSION CAPABILITY, OR, A LOCK OF TRANSMISSION COULD OCCUR. THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK WHICH, DEPENDING UPON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE RIDER'S REACTION, COULD AFFECT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2002. 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 TI... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Oct 7, 2013
Incident date: Oct 4, 2013
THE THIRD REAR DRIVE FAILURE ON THE MY 2004/2003 1150 GSA MOTORCYCLE. THE LAST ONE HAPPENED IN OCTOBER OF THIS YEAR. AND JUNE OF THIS YEAR THE FIRST TIME THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED IT HAPPENED IN AUGUST IN 2010 ON MY WAY HOME ON INTERSTATE 90 IN WASHINGTON, THIS PAST JUNE 2013 IT HAPPENED IN LOGAN UTAH... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 BMW R 1150 GS ADVENTURE
8 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
MC360104
Nov 23, 2021
190000 TIRES
Specific VIN R 1150 GS and GS Adventure models, equipped with Integral ABS, left the production line missing the required spacer that is normally installed between the rear wheel and the rear drive unit.
MC360104
Nov 23, 2021
200000 WHEELS
Specific VIN R 1150 GS and GS Adventure models, equipped with Integral ABS, left the production line missing the required spacer that is normally installed between the rear wheel and the rear drive unit.
MC360104
Nov 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Specific VIN R 1150 GS and GS Adventure models, equipped with Integral ABS, left the production line missing the required spacer that is normally installed between the rear wheel and the rear drive unit.
MC610315
Sep 3, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
MC51142327
Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
SB-00-021-07
Nov 1, 2007
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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%
BMW R 1150 GS ADVENTURE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW R 1150 GS ADVENTURE across all model years (2003, 2003).
2
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW R 1150 GS ADVENTURE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 (current) | 2 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | View |