2003 BMW R 1150 GS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, it IS possible that the 3RD and 4TH transmission gear (shift) wheels may not be securely seated on the intermediate shaft. consequently, when attempting to shift from 5TH to 6TH gear, engagement of the two gears may occur simultaneously.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens, the gear wheels could crack resulting in a loss of transmission capability, or, a lock of transmission could occur. the rear wheel could lock which, depending upon traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reaction, could affect the stability of the motorcycle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace the transmission gear box if necessary. owner notification IS expected to begin during december 2002. 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 #4.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train
Final drive failure causing oil to spill onto rear tire while riding. this IS the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. *Tr
- Power train
Crown gear bearing failure, no oil leak. progressive vibration felt in footpegs and seat, several very brief rear wheel lock-ups. metal fuzz on magnetic plug, pulled the drive, sent to an independent expert (not a BMW dealer) who confirmed the failure and rebuilt the drive. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Two problems; 1. ABS intermittently works, and intermittently locks up front wheel on gravel roads, causing undesired wheel lockup....very unsafe. 2. ABS brake assist servos (power brakes) intermittently fail to operate, causing unexpected loss of braking power, once assist servo power IS lost…
Two problems; 1. ABS intermittently works, and intermittently locks up front wheel on gravel roads, causing undesired wheel lockup....very unsafe. 2. ABS brake assist servos (power brakes) intermittently fail to operate, causing unexpected loss of braking power, once assist servo power IS lost the residual braking IS approximately 20% of assisted braking, this causes heart stoppage while trying to not crash and/or hit other traffic.....very unsafe when this happens. BMW says, sorry bike IS out of warranty, and they won't correct defects. this bike has been very well maintained and taken care of, it only has 13K miles on it and should not have such failures. if it was an isolated failure problem I wouldn't even bother with this complaint, however doing some research I find that in just my few days of searching and reading BMW riders postings that dozens and dozens of other similar bmw's have had the very same failures with zero support from BMW. *Tr
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.
- 10007038Introduction of the new elast alternator drive belt and alternator pulley with freewheel. BMW r1100s, r1150r, r1150gs, r1150rs, and r1150rt.
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