1999 BMW K1200LT Structurebody Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1999 BMW K1200LT
1 structurebody complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW K1200LT. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I'VE OWNED THIS BIKE SINCE 2002 AND SILL HAVE IT. DURING THAT TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCE TWO REAR DRIVE FAILURES AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. AT THE TIME BMW WAS IN DENIAL ABOUT THE ISSUE OR CLAIMED THAT IT WAS RARE. WELL, I KNOW 6 PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME MOTORCYCLE AND WE'VE ALL HAD THE REAR DRIVE FAIL. I AM THE ONLY ONE TO HAVE IT FAIL TWICE. I BELIEVE BMW HAS SUPERSEDED THAT LARGE BEARING IN THE REAR DRIVE WITH A NEW PART NUMBER AND IT'S HOLDING UP BETTER. ANYWAY, THE FROST TIME MY REAR DRIVE FAILED THE BEARING HAD "PAULED" AND AS IT CAUSED [XXX] DRAG THE CAGE AROUND THE BALL BEARINGS CAME APART AND TOOK OUT THE SEAL. ONCE RELIEVED OF IT'S OIL IT'S NOT LONG BEFORE THE BEARING FAILS. THE REAR LOCKED AND I CAME TO A STOP...
Other 1999 BMW K1200LT Problem Areas
Power Train
12 complaints
Power Traindriveline
8 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
7 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint