2001 BMW K SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 BMW K SERIES
The 2001 BMW K SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 BMW K SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 BMW K SERIES, potentially affecting up to 39,000 vehicles.
Recall 04V028000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 39,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING IN FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM INVOLVING CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 BMW K SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW K SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS A GASOLINE SMELL WAS NOTICED. UPON THE ARRIVAL TO THE CONTACT HOME, GAS WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING OUT OF THE HOSE FROM THE GAS TANK. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED RECALL # 04V028000 WAS IDENTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP WHICH WAS LOCATED 60 MILES AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE THEREFORE THE CONTACT EXPRESSED IT WAS UNFAIR TO BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR TOWING SERVICES TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Safety Rating for the 2001 BMW K SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 BMW K SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 BMW K SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 BMW K SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K SERIES
- 2001 BMW K SERIES (current)
- 2002 BMW K SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2003 BMW K SERIES — 7 complaints
- 2004 BMW K SERIES — 5 complaints