1996 BMW R1100 RS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Power train
My motorcycle experienced the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. the rear wheel was loose and wobbly. I discovered the problem at an early stage, before gear oil leaked out onto the brake components. *kb
- Power train › Manual transmission
The transmission continually downshifted from fourth gear into third while on the freeway. after leaving the freeway and downshifting into second gear, the back wheel locked up which almost caused me to have an accident.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Recall on motorcycle #97v-173, risk of fire at idle speed. The remedy IS a sticker placed on motorcycle as a reminder not to leave at idle speed.
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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