1988 BMW R100RT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 BMW R100RT. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 BMW R100RT. Newest first.
Front brake hydraulic line may contact and rub against fuel tank or speedometer cable resulting in scuffing and subsequent wearing on brake lines outer surface which could cause a hydraulic fluid leak. consequence of defect: hydraulic fluid leak due to the damaged lines impairs brake performance.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
A spiral hose to protect the brake line from contact will be installed, as well as a hose clamp and support, so brake line will not change.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Structure › Frame and members
After coming out of a curve in the road, the driver and passenger of the motorcycle shifted their weight by sitting up straight, then the driver lost the ability to steer and ran into a fence. the shift in weight caused the front wheel to lift up, and resulted in loss of control.
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.
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