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1988 BMW R SERIES

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs

88V192000 Dec 13, 1988
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE.
Consequence
BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION; THUS, A CRASH INVOLVINGANOTHER VEHICLE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
MODIFY FRONT HAND BRAKE LEVER; PLACE A CAP ON REAR BRAKE STOP BOLT; AND REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEWER SWITCH.
6,212 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 BMW R SERIES

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
MC50349142 Nov 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
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%

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW R SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE07031 Opened: Jun 21, 2007 , Closed: Oct 23, 2007
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
MOTORCYCLE FIRES
UNLIKE MOST MOTORCYCLES, WHERE A SIGHT GLASS IS USED TO DETERMINE ENGINE OIL LEVEL, THE SUBJECT, AIR-COOLED, MOTORCYCLES ARE BUILT BY BMW WITH A POLYMER (PLASTIC) SIGHT GLASS THAT, IN SOME INSTANCES, MELTS DUE TO HIGH ENGINE/OIL TEMPERATURE.THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATED CONTR... Read more
EA88037 Opened: Jul 22, 1988 , Closed: Mar 9, 1989
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
REAR BRAKE LIGHTS
SUMMARY: BMW NORTH AMERICA HAS NO REPORTS OF FRONT BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE. THE K-MODEL HAS WARNING LIGHT IF EITHER SWITCH FAILS. THE R-MODEL HAS NO WARNING LIGHT. A FEW REAR SWITCH FAILURES HAVE BEEN REPOR- TED TO BMW. UPGRADE THE PE TO AN EA ON R-MODEL ONLY.

BMW R SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW R SERIES across all model years (1985, 2004).

9 Total Recalls
30 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW R SERIES - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2007 0 5 View
2005 0 5 View
2004 1 4 View
2002 1 8 View
2001 1 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1996 0 1 View
1995 0 4 View
1994 0 3 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 (current) 1 0
1987 1 0 View
1986 1 0 View
1985 1 0 View

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