2000 BMW R1150GS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2000 BMW R1150GS. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the distance between the brake line and the speedometer drive cable could be too small. due to compression and rebound of the fork, the speedometer cable could contact and chafe the brake line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake fluid leakage could occur, resulting in a loss of front braking capability. if this happened, depending on traffic conditions and the rider's reactions, a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will measure the distance between the front brake line and speedometer cable. the brake line will be replaced if the distance to the speedometer cable IS found to be too small or if it IS damaged. a new protective sleeve will be installed in the speedometer cable near the front fender. owner notification began december 18, 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, option #5.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Driveline
Rear end, final drive failure on 2000 BMW r1150gs motorcycle. *la
- Power train › Driveline
I had a final drive bearing failure in my BMW 2000 r1150gs motorcycle at 35,000 miles. It was repaired under warranty, next time it will not be. This problem IS happening far to frequently on low mileage bikes of several models. *la
- Tires
Consumer states that there IS a 3/4 inch split that appears at the base of eact of the smallest tread blocks on the left side of the tire only, the split goes all the way to the casing of the tire, dunlop trailmax d604f, 110-80r-19, dot number dk8n5nt. *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel line leakage
BMW IS conducting a recall (04v-028).an information request(ir)response was not received. Upon bmw's receipt of the ir, and after discussions with odi, bmwdetermined that a recall was necessary. On certain motorcycles, the o-ring contained within the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged.further…
BMW IS conducting a recall (04v-028).an information request(ir)response was not received. Upon bmw's receipt of the ir, and after discussions with odi, bmwdetermined that a recall was necessary. On certain motorcycles, the o-ring contained within the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged.further, there IS also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can also result in a small fuel leak.dealers will inspect, and if necessary, adjust all crimp-type hose clamps.also all fuel line quick-disconnect couplings will be inspected.if a leak IS detected, the quick-disconnect o-ring will be replaced.if damaged, the coupling will be replaced.owner notification IS expected to begin during february 2004.
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.
- 10193504Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
- 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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