2000 BMW R1200C
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2000 BMW R1200C. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the seat backrest can be adjusted to two positions, horizontal or vertical. in the horizontal position, the backrest acts as a seat cushion for a rear passenger. in the vertical position, it IS used as a backrest for the driver. it IS possible for the leaf spring mounting bracket, if overloaded with the backrest in…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bracket were to break, the backrest would detach from its mount, causing the driver to lose his balance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the backrest with one containing the original-design mounting bracket.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic
I was proceeding southbound on us hwy 17 south of orange park, fl, when I observed that the ABS warning lights were blinking, indicating a brake failure. as I slowed down for an upcoming traffic light at clay county road 209, I could hear a crunch-crunch-crunch grinding noise coming from the final…
I was proceeding southbound on us hwy 17 south of orange park, fl, when I observed that the ABS warning lights were blinking, indicating a brake failure. as I slowed down for an upcoming traffic light at clay county road 209, I could hear a crunch-crunch-crunch grinding noise coming from the final drive at the rear, and I noticed that I had no braking effectiveness at the rear wheel. I pulled into an empty parking lot and examined the rear wheel, brakes, and final drive assembly. there had been a catastrophic failure of the final drive unit, which coated the rear brake rotor, wheel, and tire with the final drive fluid. I also observed that the wobbling of the assembly had damaged the ABS sensor. had it been an emergency stop, ABS was rendered inoperative. this IS the third final drive failure on this motorcycle.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
The right rear turn signal housing broke and the signal failed without warning or any clear cause. had to replace it and do not have the old part.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Consumer states exhaust pipes are positioned below foot pegs so that when you come to a stop and put feet down, it's very likely that pant leg will at least brush up against pipe, consumer has ruined clothes because of this, BMW does not feel this IS a problem, they suggested to consumer that he buy after market exhaust guards, which are expensive. *slc
- Unknown or other
2000 model. support brace for the back rest separated from motorcycle. dealer has been notified.*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.
- 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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