2003 BMW R 1150 RS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 BMW R 1150 RS. 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
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
My motorcyle had a gushing fuel leak over the engine from a broken "fuel line quick release coupling" made from a plastic material. This IS not a wear and tear problem...this IS a major failure/defect in the coupling. BMW has recently identified the problem and IS changing to a metal coupling. I…
My motorcyle had a gushing fuel leak over the engine from a broken "fuel line quick release coupling" made from a plastic material. This IS not a wear and tear problem...this IS a major failure/defect in the coupling. BMW has recently identified the problem and IS changing to a metal coupling. I corrected the failure by replacing the broken-plastic coupling to a metal coupling. BMW responded to my complaint by saying the new models have the metal coupling and my model IS out of warranty. I do not think this IS a warranty issue - I think this IS a "recall" issue. there could have been serious consequences with a fuel leak over the engine during operation.
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.
- 10204679BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
- 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.