1998 BMW R1100
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train
Final drive failure, common to the single sided swing arm. Replaced crown bearing and seal. $610.78. *kb
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch fails which causes motorcycle to remain disengaged while changing gears. also, gear comes out of second and into third gear, but can not go forward. contacted dealer and they will not fix.*ak *yh
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
When traveling at certain speed the motorcycle will accelerate and decelerate without prior warning. consumer has contacted the dealer who in turn said that this condition IS normal. *ak *tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Incorrect fuel hose connection
BMW issued a tsb instructing dealer to put a technical hold on certain BMW motorcycles
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.
- 603608Service maintenance check lists.
- 601194Information on new clutch parts.
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