1994 BMW R1100 RS

2 recalls, 2 complaints - 1 TSBs

94V233001 Nov 22, 1994
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK.
Consequence
CRACKED HANDLEBARS CAN EVENTUALLY BREAK AFFECTING CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBARS AND RELATED ATTACHMENT PARTS.
2,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
94V233002 Nov 22, 1994
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN.
Consequence
IF THE BALL JOINT NUT LOOSENS, STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IMPAIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT NUT AND SECURE IT WITH LOCTITE.
2,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 27, 2012
Incident date: Mar 2, 2011
THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK, WHERE THE METAL IN-TANK FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY ACCESS PLATE BOLTS INTO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. *TR WHILE THE MACHINE'S ENGINE IS RUNNING, THIS LEAKS ALARMING AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE ONTO THE ENGINE'S RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD AND ONTO THE... Read more
ENGINE Dec 27, 2012
Incident date: Mar 2, 2011
THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK, WHERE THE METAL IN-TANK FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY ACCESS PLATE BOLTS INTO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. *TR WHILE THE MACHINE'S ENGINE IS RUNNING, THIS LEAKS ALARMING AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE ONTO THE ENGINE'S RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD AND ONTO THE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 BMW R1100 RS

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
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 R1100 RS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW R1100 RS across all model years (1994, 1995).

4 Total Recalls
12 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW R1100 RS - Year by Year

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1995 2 2 View
1994 (current) 2 2

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