2001 BMW R1100 S

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 5 TSBs

00V318000 Oct 11, 2000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-MOUNTED HANDLEBARS. THE HIGH-MOUNTED HANDLEBARS ARE POSITION ON TOP OF THE UPPER FORK CLAMP AND ARE CLAMPED TO THE TOP OF EACH UPPER FORK TUBE. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A HANDLEBAR TO ROTATE FORWARD.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE RIDING, THE RIDER'S BALANCE COULD BE UPSET AND A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL DEGREASE THE CLAMPING CONNECTION PARTS, REWORK THE POSITIONING TAB (IF NECESSARY) TO FIT PROPERLY IN THE CORRESPONDING GAP IN THE UPPER FORK CLAMP, AND RESET THE TORQUE OF THE CLAMPING CONNECTIONS.
718 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN Feb 4, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED AND THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED AT AN EARLIER DATE AT ABOUT 30K. *KB

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 BMW R1100 S

5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
MC610102 Sep 2, 2021
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
If the connector is badly positioned, the blue cable from the alternator to the charge indicator light can show signs of chafing.
MC610102 Sep 2, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
If the connector is badly positioned, the blue cable from the alternator to the charge indicator light can show signs of chafing.
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 R1100 S - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW R1100 S across all model years (1999, 2001).

6 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW R1100 S - Year by Year

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