2001 BMW R1150GS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2001 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
Latest complaints
- Power train
While on a cross country motorcycle trip. I was traveling at highway speeds when the motorcycle began to have a grinding noise and vibration from the rear. I stopped to find oil leaking from the final drive all over the rear tire and wheel assembly. While attempting to stop, the rear ABS system…
While on a cross country motorcycle trip. I was traveling at highway speeds when the motorcycle began to have a grinding noise and vibration from the rear. I stopped to find oil leaking from the final drive all over the rear tire and wheel assembly. While attempting to stop, the rear ABS system activated because the gear oil saturated the brake rotor and pads. I almost crashed the motorcycle because of the oil on the tire. The final drive was serviced per BMW specifications of gear oiltype and weight days prior to the trip. There were no indicators prior to the final drive failing. The gear oil escaped the housing due to a torn bearing seal on the back side of the housing next to the brake rotor. teardown of the finaldrive assembly found a disintegration of the main bearing including ball bearings. The metal in the housing tearing the bearing seal leaking oil on to the rear wheel assembly. The metal in the housing also damaged the second smaller bearing which had to be replaced. the following are the BMW part numbers for the failed parts 33121242210 grooved ball bearing 33121451188 tapered bearing 33127663482 shaft seal *kb
- Power train › Driveline
BMW motorcycle rear drive failure, could lead to catastrophic crash if rear wheel locks up. Drive failed with no advance symptoms. Drive rebuilt.*ak
- Power train › Driveline › Center support bearing
Rear drive (wheel) bearing failure. This IS the only suport bearing for the wheel.*ak
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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