2002 BMW R 1150 RT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT
The 2002 BMW R 1150 RT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2002 BMW R 1150 RT. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, the front wheel brake locked causing the contact to flip off the motorcycle. The contact suffered a concussion, laceration, stitches, fractured his left ankle and had problems with his left knee. A police report was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted, and suggested that the motorcycle be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 7,800.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW R 1150 RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR, AND SAW A FUEL LEAK ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V028000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Safety Rating for the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1150 RT
- 2002 BMW R 1150 RT (current)
- 2003 BMW R 1150 RT — 5 complaints