1995 BMW R1100
1 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs
97V237000 Dec 31, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SHEET METAL PLATE MOUNTED TO THE FRONT OF THE FRAME BELOW THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAN CAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS TO BE STRETCHED TOO TIGHT AS THE HANDLEBARS ARE TURNED FULLY TO ONE SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS IS ATTACHED TO ANOTHER HARNESS WITH A CABLE ... Read more
Consequence
THE HARNESS WIRES CAN BE DAMAGED OR COULD BREAK OR PULL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. IF THE HARNESS WIRES WERE DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN OR DISCONNECTED, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COULD BE AFFECTED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN. HESITATION, MISFIRING, OR "CUTTING OUT" COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RIS... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE WIRE TIE CONNECTING THE TWO WIRING HARNESSES TO A POINT FURTHER BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL LOCATION SO THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS HAS SUFFICIENT FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT. ALSO IF THE WIRING HARNESS IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED, THE IGNITION SWITCH (WITH HARNESS) WILL BE REPL... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 2 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
WHEELS
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
THE RIMS ON THESE WHEELS ARE VERY SOFT. THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL NOW SPECIFIES A 'HARDENED' RIM ON THESE WHEELS FOR THEIR MOTORCYCLES. A KNOWN ISSUE.
WHEELS
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
THE RIMS ON THESE WHEELS ARE VERY SOFT. THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL NOW SPECIFIES A 'HARDENED' RIM ON THESE WHEELS FOR THEIR MOTORCYCLES. A KNOWN ISSUE.
WHEELS:RIM
Oct 9, 1997
Incident date: Apr 30, 1997
THE SPOKE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT, CAUSING TIRES TO LOSE AIR.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 9, 1997
Incident date: Apr 30, 1997
CARBON CANISTER/BRAKE CALIPER/FACTORY BAGS DIRECTLY IN PATH OF SWING ARM, ALLOWING CANISTER/BAGS TO BE STRUCK BY SWING ARM/CALIPER TO DISLODGE.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 BMW R1100
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
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 R1100
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ98021
Opened: Oct 23, 1998 , Closed: Nov 16, 1998
INCORRECT FUEL HOSE CONNECTION
BMW ISSUED A TSB INSTRUCTING DEALER TO PUT A TECHNICAL HOLD ON CERTAIN BMW MOTORCYCLES
SQ97022
Opened: Nov 14, 1997 , Closed: Dec 31, 1997
STEERING LOCK/IGNITION SWITCH WIRING
BMW WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REMOVE THE SHEET METAL PLATE AND RELOCATE TWO WIRING HARNESSES SO THAT THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS HAS SUFFICIENT FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE RANGE OF MOTION OF THE HANDLEBARS.WIRING HARNESSES FOUND DAMAGED, WILL BE REPLACED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY.T... Read more
BMW R1100 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW R1100 across all model years (1994, 1997).
5
Total Recalls
15
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths