1999 BMW R1100 R
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 BMW R1100 R. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 BMW R1100 R. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the single front spring strut IS mounted between the frame and the front suspension arm, aft of the front fork tubes. due to a welding problem during production of the spring strut, the lower spring seat on the strut could break. since the seat IS the lower support for the spring, the spring in this case would then…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could affect the stability of the motorcycle and the operator's balance could be upset, if this were to occur while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front spring strut for production date, and replace the spring if it IS found to be an affected part. owner notification began february 12, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
I noticed oil seeping from the rear wheel seal on my motorcycle. it turned out that the final drive bearing had failed and needed replacement. the final drive bearing was replaced at a BMW motorcycle dealership at a cost of $341.61. I disposed of the old bearing. *Jb
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.
- 10204678If the connector is badly positioned, the blue cable from the alternator to the charge indicator light can show signs of chafing.
- 10200498Isolated cases of power loss when reaching a certain speed level
- 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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