1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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- Wheels
TL* the contact owns a 1999 BMW k1200lti. the rear wheel separated from the motorcycle while driving between 20-25 mph. Consequently he and the passenger were ejected from the motorcycle . Both occupants sustained injuries. The insurance company notified the manufacturer of the failure. the vehicle was completely destroyed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 18,600.
- Power train
The final drive failed due to the large crown gear ball bearing breaking apart leaving me on the roadside,this happens to alot of BMW k 1200 LT motorcycles owners as BMW used inferior components and poor designing methods for this heavy 860 pound motorcycle,it uses the same type of final that IS used for the lighter motorcycles on this heavier one. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Final drive on a 1999 BMW (not listed for motorcycles) k1200lt failed with under 45,000 miles. *tr
- Power train › Driveline
Failure of final drive on BMW motorcycle. bike had 50,000 miles. cost $2,000 to repair, not covered! *tr
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
I had two bearing failures in the final drive of my BMW k1200lt motorcycle. both of these bearing failures could have led to a rupture of the seal which would have let the final drive lube flow out of the final drive onto the rear brake and rear tire which would have made the rear tire loose…
I had two bearing failures in the final drive of my BMW k1200lt motorcycle. both of these bearing failures could have led to a rupture of the seal which would have let the final drive lube flow out of the final drive onto the rear brake and rear tire which would have made the rear tire loose traction and the rear brake inoperative. these failures caused a complete final drive rebuild and replacement of all bearings and seals in the final drive at a cost exceeding $800.00 each.*jb
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Bearings in the final drive failed, resulting in a loss of lubrication and an unstable rear tire preventing further safe travel.*ak
- Power train › Driveline
Rear drive failure on BMW k1200 LT. motorcycle started vibrating and rear end started wobbling. *jb
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Rear drive bearing failure, second one in 13,000 miles. rear drive was noticably loud. harmonic growling noise. I dissasembled it and the large ball bearing IS pitted. this time I caught it before catastophic failure. I purchased a used rear drive and will rebuild my old one so I can carry a spare. (pretty sad when a BMW pilot has to carry a spare rear drive).*ak
- Power train
Rear drive of motorcycle has failed at 31K miles
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Severe vibration, noise and loss of control due to rear end drive failure. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly
Transmission shift linkage failed.*ak
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Rear drive failure ona a BMW motorcycle.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Possible design flaw of motorcycle experinced failure on two occasions to gear lever which was caused by a small stone that bounced up on top of a flat portion of the exhaust system located under the engine clutch lever arm and wedged between the engine clutch arm and exhaust preventing the clutch arm from returning to the engaged position resulting in failure. *yc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030825BMW 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% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
- 603970Problems concerning poor disengagement when subject to high heat load as well as premature clutch wear.
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