2003 BMW R 1100 S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2003 BMW R 1100 S
The 2003 BMW R 1100 S 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 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lightingturn Signal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 BMW R 1100 S
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 BMW R 1100 S, potentially affecting up to 515 vehicles.
Recall 02V319000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 515 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 BMW R 1100 S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW R 1100 S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BOTH FRONT TURN SIGNAL LENSES CAME OFF. MY MOTORCYCLE IS A 2003 BMW R1200C PHOENIX.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 BMW R 1100 S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BMW R 1100 S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BMW R 1100 S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BMW R 1100 S
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2003 BMW R 1100 S.
Investigation PE03054 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Closed
Opened:
FUEL LINE LEAKAGE
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1100 S
- 2003 BMW R 1100 S (current)